Heard of the big bad wolf. . . .this is his hunting knife. Joking aside & zero exaggeration -- knife here deserves cover honor in "BLADE" magazine. Bone Edge knife has all the notable qualities of a custom handmade piece. I especially love....broad blade featured on this knife. Thick steel construction comprises entire knife body giving noticeable heft & strength. Blade grind + blade edge sweep suits my taste perfectly. Stone wash treatment further adds to quality features. I like the fact, stone wash treatment on blade surface is extremely smooth/slick to the touch....no drag or gritty texture. Also favor G10 material + color chosen for handle. Robust handle screws is equally smart. Cutting edge is not scary sharp out of box, but still quite sharp displaying a uniform fine edge nonetheless. Comfortable grip & well balanced in the hand. Included nylon sheath is adequate for now. Will ultimately outfit knife w/ leather sheath at some point. Kydex is excellent choice if option is later available. Overall knife length measures = 8 1/2" as listed. No indication as to steel type....love knife anyway. Trust me, purchase knife & thank me afterwards. Available here too @ wonderful greatofferstock.com -- personally recommend "Shanghai Shadow" knife by Cold Steel. Another big bad knife of rich quality thru & thru !