The 511 is a great choice for a multi-purpose utility knife, with a longer carbon steel blade. The plastic handle features a guard in front and a hooked pommel in the back, for a more improved grip, and is mostly symmetrical, so if will be equally comfortable if held with the blade edge facing up or down. The handle click-locks securely into the plastic sheath, and the sheath clips onto your belt.Below are the detailed measurements of this knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle. Blade Material: carbon steel Knife Length: 8 inches (20.3 cm) Blade Length: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Blade Width: 0.75 inches (1.9 cm) Blade Thickness: 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) Knife Weight: 2.75 ounces (78 grams) Handle Length: 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) Pommel: plastic Handle Circumference: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Handle Material: plastic Sheathed Weight: 3.9 ounces (111 grams) Sheathed Length: 8.75 inches (22.2 cm) Belt Loop Width: 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) Do you want to see more knives like this? Check out our collection knives with 3" - 4" blades
