Big, broad, and beautiful are the only three words necessary to describe Cold Steel's Laredo Bowie. It's long, thick blade of SK-5 High Carbon steel is flat ground and features a curved cutting edge that terminates in a dagger sharp point. For maximum versatility as a weapon it also sports a 4 1/2" long fully sharpened false edge to facilitate the deadly back cut as well as forehand blows. The faux cocobolo handle of this Laredo Bowie, in the classic coffin shape, is contoured to fit the hand snugly and provides a positive grip when cutting, chopping, or thrusting. To compliment the blade and handle Cold Steel has added a highly functional guard and bolster made of mirror polished brass. The whole package comes housed in a traditionally styled black scabbard made of thick, heavy leather. 15 11/16" overall