This Fallkniven F1 Pilot knife with a premium laminated 3G steel blade has been the official survival knife of the Swedish Air Force sing 1995. The laminated 3G blade is convex ground and satin finished, then laser engraved withe the JAS 39 Gripen jet fighter. The diamond textured Thermorun handle provides an ideal platform for safe and comfortable use, whether wet or dry. The tang protrudes at base slightly (less than 1/16"). This Fallkniven F1 comes with a tough double-safety, one hand operated zytel sheath with belt loop. Fallkniven knives from Sweden began manufacturing knives back in 1984. As fishermen and hunters for decades, they have used their knowledge to produce some of the most prized and beloved outdoor survival knives in the world. The F1 knife has proven to be an incredibly popular design, one that you only fully appreciated once you've experienced its superior design and craftsmanship.