The Techno Reef was developed with Giorgio Danese, owner of Technotre SRL - an Italian firm that specialises in submarine operations and with the additional collaboration of the Italian Centre of Research. The handle is manufactured using Micarta impregnated with epoxy resin. The full tang blade is made from 440B stainless steel which is coated with firstly, gold titanium and then Teflon to the surface. The result is a superior rust resistant blade hardened to HRC 56-58. It is supplied with a ballistic nylon sheath with belt loop and rubber leg straps. The knife was used in the Persian Gulf during testing for 60 days and did not rust or deteriorate in any way.