The tanto blade shape, of asian influence, has a thick pointed blade thats rugged enough for the most difficult tasks. Specifications - weight: 0.40 lb. - steel- 1095 Cro-Van - blade type: fixed blade - lock style: N/a - measurements: blade length 5-1/4"; overall length 9-3/8" - grind: hollow - edge angles: 20 degrees - handle material: Kraton G - shape: tanto - HRc: 56-58 - stamp: USA butt cap/guard - powdered: metal - pocket clip N - made in: knife made in USA - blade thickness: 0.165