Kershaw-1840CKT-Shallot Assisted Opening Knife Black (3.5" Black 410 Stainless Steel Blade) The 1840CKT Kershaw Shallot features a tactical black finished blade and handle. The Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel modified drop point blade has a plain cutting edge. The 410 stainless steel frame lock handle has a tip-up/down carry pocket clip and lanyard hole. The Shallot is the largest of the "Onion" series and utilizes Kershaw's SpeedSafe assisted opening mechanism for ambidextrous one hand use.