- Overall Length :7.125" (181mm)
- Blade Length :2.875" (73mm)
- Steel : ZDP-189
- Closed Length : 4.25" (108mm)
- Edge Length : 2.563" (65mm)
- Weight : 2.5oz (71g)
- Blade Thickness : .093" (2.5mm)
- Handle : FRN
- Clip Position : Ambi
- Tip Carry Position : Tip-Up/Down
- Lock Type : Back Lock
- Grind : Full-Flat
- Sheath : Origin
- Japan : Japan
The knife industry is constantly pushing the envelope searching for, and testing, higher performance blade steels. ZDP189 is rapidly asserting itself as an up-and-coming steel. It's a powdered metal made by Hitachi that has phenomenal chemistry with 3% carbon. The hardness is around 64Rc and edge retention is exceptional. This solid ZDP-189 steel blade is the hottest, hardest and highest performing steel in the knife industry today.