WHITE DEER Apprentice 2 9.75in Knife The blade on the WHITE DEER Apprentice 2 9.75in Knife is forged 440 stainless steel with a special heat treatment to make it tougher than the outdoors. Careful, this knife is very sharp and can slice anything like butter. The handle grip is a hard polymer and simulates stag antler horn. It is full tang, with steel guard and the tang has been threaded for a steel fitting at the bottom as well. Each WHITE DEER Apprentice 2 9.75in Knife comes with a durable nylon sheath that fits a belt and features a retention snap. Specifications Overall Length: 9.75 Inches Blade Length: 4.5 Inches Blade Material: 440 Stainless Steel, Heat Treated Blade Thickness: 4mm Tang: Full Length Tang, Welded & Threaded Sharpness & Functionality: Very Sharp, Great Outdoors Knife Blade Features: Drop Point Profile, Professionally Sharpened Edge Handle Length: 4.625 Inches Handle: Simulated Stag Horn, High Strength Polymer Construction Other Features: Solid Steel Hand Guard Includes: Free Durable Black Nylon Webbing Sheath, Belt Loop, Snap