Phil Wilson was bitten by the knifemaking bug in 1985. While filleting cod, he discovered first-hand he preferred a finger-guard segregating the blade from the handle to stop the hand from sliding forward onto the cutting edge. His fishing knives feature long flexible blades using superior edge-holding steels. His Southfork"s finger-guard positions the index finger and remaining three fingers on the handle ready for extended use and ergonomic control. Upswept tip and full-flat blade offer just the right amount of belly for field dressing, cleaning and nearly any and all outdoor chores.Handedness/Laterality: Left/Right Lanyard Hole: Yes Blade Steel: CPM S90V Stainless Steel Handle Material: G-10 Blade Grind: Flat-grind Edge Configuration: PlainEdge Sheath: Boltaron Sheath with Multi-Positional G-Clip Overall: 9.56 (243 mm) Edge: 4.48 (114 mm) Blade: 4.8 (122 mm) Weight: 5.3 oz. (151 g) Country or Origin: Taiwan