This knife is forged from 1084. The blade is 2 7/8" with an aol of 6 1/4". The handle is American elk that was dyed and cured by me. It was very solid and dense. The guard and pin is 416 staniless steel. There is a mosiac pin inlayed in the end of the stag. The knife comes witha pouch style leather sheath. This one is sold. thanks!