The award-winning CQD® Mark I's milled aluminum construction, plunge lock mechanism, and secondary safety lock make it one of the strongest folding knives ever
produced. Available in both manual and automatic versions, the Mark I is specifically designed to make rapid deployment and stowing of the knife a one-handed operation, even while wearing gloves. In addition to its stout primary blade, it features a recessed belt/cord cutter and a carbide glass breaker for breaching windows, making it an ideal choice for paramedic and rescue personnel.
With the exception of a serial number, the sterile, unmarked Mark I LE (Limited Edition) is the exact knife issued to many SEALs, the State Department's Mobile Security Division, and other members of the special ops community. It optimizes the weapon potential of this knife with the addition of a sharpened false edge on the top of the blade and special traction grooves on the manual opening stud and lock button. It also comes equipped with an injection-molded nylon sheath that allows it to be carried in the open position like a fixed-blade knife.