The Cold Steel Recon 1 Tactical folders are constructed to make them as strong, durable and effective as humanly possible. The blades are made of AUS 8A stainless steel and the handles are thick zytel, massively reinforced by heat treated steel liners and five locking bolts. Each knife has the revolutionary ultra lock which practically precludes lock failure. Each blade is given a tough, black teflon finish which offers three major advantages on tactical blades: it is highly resistant to scratches and abrasions while keeping rust at bay, it eliminates glare and light reflections, and it is a superior lubricant. In addition the knife features a small, ambidextrous, extra strong pocket clip.