Camillus Western Coil, Fixed Blade Knife, Plain Edge, Black Rubber Handle, Satin Finish, Silver Blade, Drop Point, 3.25 Blade Length, 8 Overall Length, 420 Stainless Steel Blade, Includes Nylon Sheath CAM-19123 The Western Coil 8" Fixed Blade Knife features a 3.25" Full Tang blade made of 420 Titanium Bonded Steel. 420 steel is commonly used in knife blades" mainly due to the good balance between blade hardness and corrosion resistance it affords. Furthermore" the full tang construction provides enhanced strength to the cutting blade and also supports a stronger and more rigid handle for a firm grip.