Specifications:
Knife Length: 8 1/2 inches (217 mm)
Blade Length: 4 inches (102 mm)
Blade Thickness: 3/32 inches (2.4 mm)
Blade Width: 15/16 inches (24 mm)
Blade Material: 4116 Krupp stainless steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 56-57 on the Rockwell Scale
Type of Tang: Partial concealed
Blade Grind: Hollow ground with a secondary bevel
Handle Material: Plastic
Sheath Material: Cordura

This is not a full shank fixed blade knife; however, right out of the box, you can shave with it.

I have several survival type knives, most of which are military grade knives like the Ontario Knife  – Mark 3 Navy Combat Knife, and a couple of WWII bayonets. I did not purchase the Bear Finn knife for purposes of clearing limbs from trees, splitting wood, or other chopping types of work. I wanted a knife to use incidentally for camping and fishing.  The $20 price makes it a great bargain in my opinion for this purpose. It is an excellent length to wear on your belt to make it handy when you need it. Some people have complained that it does not have a blade guard, so, the fact is, you have to be careful with it. When you need to cut a line or paralyze a fish, this blade comes out fast and does what it needs to do. Did I mention that you can shave with it?

8/22/15

Used the knife to cut the lines that held my tomatoes up on the stakes. It slices through like hot butter.  I am pleased with this knife.