This Dave Palmer patch knife is an excellant value for the money. High carbon 4" steel blade heat treated in a forge gives the blade an etched pattern almost looking like damascus steel. Figured curly maple shields are held to blade with brass rivets. This is a made in america knife, not one of those Pakistan versions. We have two styles of neck sheaths for this knife and we also offer a sheath to be sewn to the possiblea bag strap.