The Paragon ERT or Emergency Response Team knife from Asheville Steel has fast push button automatic action for those crucial times when time is certainly precious. This model has a Shadow Knives hand ground CPM-154 steel clip point blade with a dramatic acid wash finish. The 6061-T6 aluminum handle is black anodized with spirograph machined lines for grip. The hardware and tip-up carry pocket clip are black finished with a bronzed firing button.