Kershaw Emerson CQC-6K, 3.25 Folding Knife, Drop Point, Plain Edge, D2 Steel, G-10 Front and Bead Blasted Stainless Back Handles 6034D2 Based on the Emerson Rendezvous" the CQC-11K D2 now features D2 blade steel. This high-carbon" high-chromium tool steel is a great choice for a knife blade" offering good edge retention and hardness" while being more corrosion resistant than other high-carbon steels. The Rendezvous was originally designed as a hunting knife" but the CQC-11K D2 is equally adept at survival" camping" and bushcrafting-or for just about any outdoor activity.