US Navy Reproduction WWII Fighting Knife Since the 1940's, this style knife has been proven over and over again as a superior tool in the field. The US Navy Reproduction WWII Fighting Knife has a very sharp 440 stainless steel blade with black powder coating that is full tang. A steel hand guard is then followed by the entirely leather-gripped handle, which features grooves for improved gripping surface. The pommel is all metal and you can see where the tang is peened to the pommel. Includes cordura leather sheath. Specifications Overall Length: 12.125 Inches Blade Length: 7.05 Inches Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel, Heat Treated Blade Thickness: 3.6mm Tang: Full Tang, Peened at Pommel Sharpness & Functionality: Very Very Sharp, Functional Reproduction Blade Features: Drop Point, Blood Groove Handle Length: 5 Inches Handle: Leather Grip, Steel Tang, Grooved Handle Other Features: Steel Hand Guard Includes: Brown Cordura Leather Sheath, Belt Loop, Retention Snap Blade Finish: Black Powder Coat