TOPS Mil-Spie 5 Partially Serrated Fixed Blade Knife The name Mil-SPIE is an acronym that the DOD came up with several years ago. It stands for (Military-Special Projects Individual Equipment) Pronounced "MIL SPY" This was to enable Special Operation Forces within the Military to help developed, test, evaluate, and acquire "out of the ordinary" and "outside of normal channels" items that they require. TOPS Knives is often approached by individual OPERATORS who advise us of their ideas and the criteria that needs to be met for their Unit or Team. This challenge was to develop a small and a large field knife with a fairly narrow carrying profile. It had to be strong and lightweight. With this criteria in mind TOPS created and named the Mil-SPIE Knives. Two sizes were developed: Mil-SPIE-3 and Mil-SPIE-5. This model -Mil-SPIE-5 - is more adept for belt or vest carry, while still maintaining a low profile. The scales are black linen micarta with TOPS dot dash dot pattern embedded in the handle. The handle scales are removable and the skeletonized knife is just as popular as the one with handles. The blade os coated with TOPS black traction coating. The sheath system is heavy duty kydex, which locks the knife in place in the closed position and has a spring steel clip for attachment in a variety of positions. SPECIFICATIONS: --Overall Length: 10.38" --Blade Length: 5.00" --Blade Thickness: 0.250" --Blade Shape: Hunters Point --Blade Grind: Flat Saber --Blade Edge: Partially Serrated --Blade Steel: 1095 High Carbon --Hardness: RC 56-58 --Blade Finish: Black Traction Coating --Handle Material: Black Canvas Micarta --Pommel: Extended - Sharpened --Knife Weight: 10.4 oz --Sheath Included: Yes --Sheath Material: Black Kydex --Sheath Clip: Multi-Position Spring Steel Country of Origin: USA