The Spike designed by custom knife maker Barry Dawson is a weapon pared down to its bare essentials, Its thick narrow blade is distal tapered and flat ground to a zero edge, This creates a unique cross section that facilitates both penetration of the tip and cutting power previously unknown in such a thick narrow blade, The integral handle of The Spike compliments its simple minimalist qualities, It has been shaped out of solid steel then wrapped with black cord, All of the hard-corner edges on the grip have been softened or ""melted"" to be more rounded so their contours won t irritate one s hand, The Spike comes with a sturdy Secure-Ex sheath and steel bead lanyard, Specifications: -Blade: 4"" -Handle: 4"" -Blade Thickness: 7/32"" -Weight: 2, 5 oz, -Steel: 420 Sub Zero Quench -Sheath: Secure-Ex SKU: GRN835