The Kershaw Deadline Knife features a two-toned stainless steel handle with a cold-forged texture for a solid grip. The blade has a gray PVD coating in the grinds and hollows and a satin finish on the flats to provide a distinctive look. The 8Cr13MoV blade is a modified Wharncliffe with a top swedge. A strong frame lock secures the blade open during use, a decorative glass-filled nylon backspacer in matte black and a moveable steel filler tab. The pocketclip is designed to fit comfortably into pockets.