Blade Measures Approx 10.5″ Long & Measures Approx 15″ Long Overall , Heavy Duty Thick Steel Blade , Originally designed by William E. Fairbairn during WWII, the Smatchet has a ton of history! Sniper Bladeworks built upon Fairbairn’s design with a slightly smaller, easier to wield, and more comfortable knife to use for longer periods of time outdoors. This updated look is the pefect bushcraft and survival knife. This particular model features black textured and contoured G-10 handles, black PVD finished 1095 stainles steel spear point blade, and comes brand new with kydex sheath.