Features: Stainless steel 14C28N drop point blade with a satin finish. Curly birch handle with a stick tang construction. Dark leather sheath. The Helle GT has more than its fair share of fans, and its popularity has kept this fixed blade in Helle's catalog since 1997. The GT is a big knife with a substantial aluminum guard. This knife is an excellent choice for those looking for an optimal size workhorse with a blade guard for safety. The blade is made of triple laminated stainless steel with a traditional Scandi grind, and the blade has been hand polished to a remarkable sharpness. Every Helle knife is made in their factory at Holmedal in western Norway. All knives are created by highly skilled craftsmen who care deeply about their work. The process includes up to 45 different manual operations before the knife is finally inspected and approved. Each knife is unique! Due to the nature of organic material, variation in color and pattern will occur.