The knife has a 3.2 mm thick stainless steel (Orange and Tan) or high carbon steel (Black) blade that stays sharp for a long time. The blade is ridge ground especially for use with a fire starter. Ergonomic handle with a soft, high friction grip gives the feeling of control, making work easier, as if the knife were an extension of your hand. Orange plastic sheath with interchangeable belt loop and belt clip plus integrated diamond sharpener and fire starter. Integrated fire starter creates sparks of 5430 F° (3000 C°) that make it easy to light a fire in any kind of weather—rain or snow and at any altitude and yields approximately 7,000 strikes.