Ark™ Limited and an all-black version with

and an all-black version with a non-reflective titanium carbonitride (TiCN) blade coating and a matching black-coated lock bar and handle hardware

a state-of-the-art particle metallurgy tool steel formulated to withstand the rigors of the most demanding industrial applications

is a matter of opinion

a steel insert around the lock mechanism

and evidence-based content

Ark™ Limited and an all-black version withThe ARKor Always Ready Knifewas conceived by U. S. Army combat veteran John Shirley and his friend Sam Owens as a lightweight self defense tool that could be carried anywhere. Also suited to daily utilitarian use, its deeply curved clip point blade packs impressive cutting power into a compact envelope. The ARKs ultra corrosion resistant PlainEdge blade is hollow ground from H 2 steel and paired with a durable fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle.