Like its serpent namesake, the Tai Pan is aggressively fast and deadly. Designed by Lynn C. Thompson in his distinctive "Cold Steel Tanto" style, the Tai Pan embodies all the best features of a classic double edged dagger while minimizing their inherent shortcomings. Most daggers are notorious for having thin, fragile points that are easily broken. In contrast, the Tai Pan features a sturdy spear point which is wide and thick enough to resist breaking without compromising its ability to offer deep, effortless penetration. The razor sharp twin edges offer twice the potential cuts and slashes, and locks of a single edge knife, and with the Tai Pans balance point residing just behind the guard, it has a subtle "handle heavy" feel making it ideal for insertions while remaining amazingly "lively" in the hand. The Tai Pan features a tapered black Kray-Ex™ handle with a unique flattened oval cross section. This material and handle shape has proven ideal for preventing the knife from shifting or turning in the hand even under the worst circumstances. The Tai Pan may well be the finest double edged dagger in the world. A must have piece for any true knife collector or blade enthusiast. SPECS: Blade Length: 7 1/2" Overall Length: 13" Steel: VG-1 San Mai III® Weight: 10.8 oz Blade Thickness: 3/16" Handle: 5 1/2" Long Kray-Ex™ Sheath: Black Leather Sheath LINK: http://www.coldsteel.com/Product/13D/TAI_PAN_Stainless.aspx