Our new knife is designed with the essential features that a good throwing knife should have: proper balance, sufficient length for maximum control and adequate weight to insure good target penetration. The Dubé Throwing Knife can be thrown from either the handle or the blade. A tab near the handle provides a guide for fingers/thumb. Made from a heavy grade of corrosion resistant stainless steel. The sheath is made of heavy duty black nylon webbing with riveted corners and lashing holes for fastening to your body in a variety of positions. Length: 33 cm (13 in.). Thickness: 5 mm (.20 in.). Weight: 310 gm (10.9 oz.).