The Tanto blade shape, of Asian influence, has a thick pointed blade that's good for penetration. Coupled with a glass-filled nylon sheath this knife is designed for the toughest of tasks. Tang stamped USA. Hard plastic MOLLE compatible sheath included. Made in the USA. Weight: .70 lb Blade Type: Fixed Measurements: Blade length 8", Overall Length 12.813" Edge Angles: 20 Degrees Shape: Tanto Stamp: USA NSN# 1095-01-587-8654 KNIFE-COMBAT Steel: 1095 Cro-Van Grind: Hollow Handle Material: Black Krafton G HRC 56-58 Butt Cap/Guard 12GA Commercial Grd Carbon Steel Made in: Knife Made in USA, Sheath Made in Taiwan Blade Thickness 0.165 Blade width 1.188 Hard Plastic Sheath