Cold Steel proud to introduce the Nightfall Series of Japanese styled blades made from American CPM 3-V high performance powdered steel - with the same design and attention to detail as the much loved San Mai classics but with the addition of this premium American super steel, Cold Steel is excited to usher in a new era of high performance fixed blades for the discerning knife owner. Each of these tough, reliable blades is DLC (diamond like) coated to a rich inky black finish. Highly scratch and wear resistant, and honed to an edge that you would expect on the keenest of razor blades, they are not only super sharp, but built to last! SPECS: -- Weight: 9.5 oz. -- Blade Thickness: 5 mm -- Blade Length: 6" -- Handle: 5 1/2" Long. Kray-Ex -- Overall: 11 1/2" -- Steel: U.S. CPM 3-V High Carbon with DLC Coating. -- Sheath: Secure-Ex® Sheath NOTE: 3V is a high carbon steel. While considered by many as a superior blade steel, 3V is not stainless. Maintain your knife blade properly. Tiawan