The Ripan (Ptarmigan) has an attractive handle built up with spacers of reindeer and curly birch. It's about 4 1/2" long, and sized for average or slightly larger hands. The Sandvik stainless blade is 3 7/8" (10 cm.) long and .126" (1/8") thick. The traditional sheath is dyed brown and nicely stamped. The sheath has a plastic liner. This one is packed in a presentation box lined with reindeer fur.