This Shiva is an original Al Mar design and it is the first Tactical fixed blade they have made with a laminated VG-10 stainless steel blade. This knife has a beautiful tapered tang, contoured and polished black Micarta scales, satin stainless steel guard and a full grain traditional leather sheath in black. It is the finest quality tactical fixed blade Al Mar has ever made. 5 1/4" blade, 9 7/8" overall