This survival knife is made from stainless steel with a two tone finish. The sawback feature is great for sawing small limbs. The clip point blade comes sharp but you may want to hone the blade to your specifications. There is a black zinc guard that measures 3 inches in length to protect the users hands. The handle has been wrapped in a green cord for comfort. The hollow handle holds a survival kit that consists of 3 matches, a striker, fish hook, fishing line, needle, and thread. The pommel is a functioning compass secured on with a water tight O-ring. The sheath to house your blade comes with a belt loop with snap closure and a lace to secure it to your pack.