The Gerber Silver Trident has the most durable and comfortable handle of any knife ever made. Made by molding two different versions of Hytrel® together, the handle has a nearly indestructible hard inner core with a soft, easy-to-grip cover. The outer handle is also textured to enhance both comfort and grip. The handle also features a stainless steel butt cap. The handle is fastened to the blade with stainless steel fasteners. Silver Trident has a clip point blade made from 154CM stainless steel. The domestic equivalent of ATS-34, this stainless steel takes and holds an edge better than any other. Blades are heat treated to 57-59Rc. This provides the best edge holding ability while maintaining flexibility and strength. The blade is blackened to reduce glare and corrosion.