ESEE 6HM Fixed Blade Knife with Black Blade and Micarta Handle Scales. ESEE knives are made with absolute attention to detail using the finest raw materials and care during the manufacturing process. ESEE stands behind their knives with a 100% unconditional lifetime guarantee. If your ESEE knife should ever break, ESEE will repair or replace it. This warranty follows the knife throughout its life, anywhere in the world. The ESEE-6HM features the famous ESEE-6 blade design married to a traditional handle. It features a 6" plain edge black powder coated blade of 1095 high carbon steel. Traditional shaped Canvas Micarta handle scales over full tang constuction. High quality USA made leather pouch sheath. SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES --Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon Steel** --Blade Finish: Textured Black Powder Coat --Blade Grind: Flat --Blade Shape: Drop Point --Blade Edge: Plain Edge --Hardness: 55-57RC --Handle: Canvas Micarta --Pommel: Rounded -Partially Exposed --Construction: Full Tang --Brand: ESEE Knives --Model Name: 6 Series --Item Number: ESEE6HMB --Model Number: 6HM-B --Blade Length: 6" --Cutting Edge: 6 1/8" --Max Blade Thickness: 0.175" --Overall Length: 10 7/8" --Handle Length: 4 7/8" --Handle Thickness: 0.83" --Lanyard Hole: Yes --Weight: 10.5 oz (Knife Only) --Sheath: High Quality Leather Pouch Sheath Country of Origin: USA **ESEE knives are made from 1095 High Carbon Steel. While 1095 is a top choice for professional cutlery designed for hard use, it will rust and stain if not properly cared for, especially on the cutting edge and around the laser engraving. It is the user's responsibility to keep the blades properly lubricated and cleaned. ESEE Knives suggest using a dry film rust inhibitor such as Tuf-Glide or Tuf-Cloth. We use it here in the store and at home. Great stuff.