measueres 10 inches open, marlin spike has a insignia 3 point spear. mahogany grips. solid stainless frame (detachable) with a arrow on one side. thumb switch works great. purchased several of these knifes in 1985 while visiting california. item was made to be exact to a 1946 german paratroopers knife. blade is unmarked but good quality , really makes a sward sound when sliding out the end of the handle. i sell on ebay (ebsensalt) but only sell this knife on epeir. also germanparatrooperknife.com payments with paypal or checks . checks may require a few weeks to verify. shipping to usa only $7.50 returns. if item fails buyers inspection, buyer to return item for full bid refund within 5 days of reciept. bid amount refunded less shipping.