The TU1 is a tactical use fixed blade measuring 9.25 inches in overall length. Its heart is a full tang 1095 high carbon steel blade with a hand-textured dark acid-washed finish. This will aid in corrosion resistance as maintenance may not always be done in a timely manner. The ultra-secure handle is G10 with a grooved texture that locks the design in even more. A natural finger guard keeps you safe and you have a small piped lanyard hole that will accommodate 550 paracord at the curved butt end. The knife ships in a custom-molded Kydex sheath with a Tek-Lok attached for multiple carry methods. We're very impressed by the no-frills, no-nonsense approach of Stroup Knives, they are fine cutting tools that just work and will serve you well for years to come.