This blade of 440c stainless is light and fast, offering excellent control with the finger notch and file work on the spine. The handle is Myrtle Burl treated with tung oil waxed to bring out the grain and dimension with an excellent smooth satin glow. The front and back bolsters are copper nickel steel and the pins are mosaic. The knife is 8.5" overall and the blade 4.5" long, 1.15" wide at the belly and 3/32" at the tang. Includes a handsewn custom made sheath.