MSG Kim Breed 5th Special Forces RET., is a notable knife maker as well as an authority on Blades. In an article appearing in Blade Magazine in March of 2002 - "Knives At War - Blades In Afghanistan" he wrote:
Knife Type: Fixed Blade
Overall Length: 10.50" Blade Length: 5.50" Cutting Edge: 5.50" Secondary Edge: 5.50" Blade Thickness: 0.190" Blade Steel: 1095 RC 56-58 Blade Finish: Black Traction Coating | Handle Material: Black Linen Micarta
Knife Weight: 9.1 Sheath Weight: 12.5 Sheath Included: Yes Sheath Material: Black Kydex Sheath Clip: Rotating Spring Steel Designer: TOPS Team |