Blade & Tang shall be manufactured in one piece from stainless steel, hardened and tempered to within the range of 400-500 HV. The length of the blade is 900mm. Guard Steel, 1.6mm polished and nickel-plated Pommel Brass casting, polished and nickel-plated Grip Wooden core covered in fish skin. Three strand grip wire, silver-plated Ferrule Brass, polished and nickel-plated Under nut Mild steel, natural Pommel nut Mild steel, polished Buff Leather, white Scabbard 1mm steel tube with brass mouthpiece and two steel carrying rings, all nickel-plated. Brown leather scabbard available for use with Sam Browne. NSN 8465-99-973-6875
