Ed Halligan, master knife designer and Guild member of Sharpsburg, GA. with his son Steve made this knife in the mid 90's. It's a tactical of 12 in. subhilt and 7 in blade with 6.5 in. cutting edge...micarata handles and kydex sheath. Knife has sawteeth along 1-3/4" top of blade with either a wire or line cutter and the false edge in front of the sawteeth is sharpen..Its unused knife mint but for a very small abrasion on edge of guard from the sheath..pic's show it...Outstanding heavy fighter with stainless hardware, but I am not sure of the steel..If I was a betting man I would say ATS-34 since he has other knives on his web site using this steel..but it is a guess only...the stock is 1/4" and tang does taper...very nice fit and finish..I would say a Satin Finish on the blade and parts..very smooth...$450.00 and the first" I'll take it" gets it..this price also includes paypal fees and shipping with del.conf and insurance...:thumbup: