Bark River Knives Bravo-1 Field Knife with CPM-3V Tool Steel Blade and Polished Natural Micarta handle scales. The Bravo-1 Field Knife was initially designed for the Southern Training Center of the Force Recon units of the US Marine Corps in 2006. Demand is still high for this versitile patter among military and civilians alike that are looking for a strong and reliable field knife. The Bravo-1 mid-size fixed blade features a 1/4" thick 4 1/4" convex ground drop point blade of CPM-3V tool steel. Polished Natural Canvas Micarta handle slabs over a full tang construction attached with two nickel silver rivets and a barrel lanyard hole. The Bravo-1 Field knife comes with a leather sheath adjustable for multiply carry configurations. Overall length: 9" USA NOTE: CPM-3V is a tough and chip resistant tool steel. It is not a stainless steel. While more corrosion resistant than 1095 High Carbon it will stain and corrode. Keep the blade clean, dry and lightly oiled if you wish to try and preserve the finish.