This capable and beautiful knife is forged from W2 high carbon steel that features a clay hamon. It has a high flat grind with a convex edge for cutting efficiency and it’s stropped to wicked gleam on leather. The cutting edge is 4.5” and its 9.5”OA. The slender handle is crafted from local Iowan Bog Oak, a unique and beautiful white oak that has been mineralizing under Adams co. Ia for a few thousand years to gain a jet black tone. The brass bolsters are dovetailed for a perfect fit. Vine filework and black fiber liners run up the tang. Two brass barreled birds eye bolts and seven hand peened nickel silver pins help anchor the scales. A custom wet fitted and oiled leather sheath competes the package. This is a refined and capable knife with great features, looks and materials.