In the past few years, top quality cutlers and suppliers of knife parts have worked together to organize a cutlers' consortium of fifty or so member companies to guarantee the production of top quality cutting tools. It will compare favorably to most current handmade knives. The hammered Titanium bolsters set against the ram's horn scales, the attention to detail on the backspring (open it and notice the fit of the back of the blade to the backspring) and the attention to subtlety in the design creates a knife you will find yourself fondling long after you would have laid most knives down. The 3" drop point blade is made of Bohler N690 Co at 57-59 Rc. The titanium liners combined with titanium bolsters and superb engineering have created a folder that is extremely light weight for its size. The reverse side is marked with the Maniago Quality logo (an M inside a Q) assuring that you are getting a top quality product produced in Maniago. Only those manufacturers certified by the Maniago cutlers' consortium may use this mark. Measures 4-1/4" closed and weighs 3.5 oz. Includes a black leather pouch. Made in Maniago, Italy.