The Upland Special Is Bark Rivers entry into the Compact "Skinner Style" Hunting Knife. The Blade is a perfect upswept shape for most skinning and meat cutting tasks. The Curve of the Blade follows the natural ergonomic movement of the arm and will not cause fatigue in the hand or wrist in sustained use. The knife is compact and easy to carry on the Belt or in your kit. It is the perfect size for maximum blade and edge control and will make short work of all skinning tasks in the field or at your base camp. It differs from the Wolf River by having a sharp and pointy tip and is made from Our A-2. This knife is very much like the knives that most of us older guys used for almost everything prior to the Drop Point gaining wider popularity. The Antique Stag Bone handle is available on our full exposed tang models. Antique Stag Bone is actually shin bone that is jigged and dyed to look and feel like natural stag. This material is very strong and has all the beauty of Indian Stag. Genuine India Stag is no longer available. Handle includes lanyard hole. Leather belt sheath is included. Specs: Blade Steel: A2 Tool Steel Hardness: 59-60RC Blade Thickness: .170 inches Blade Length: 4.00 inches Overall Length: 7.75 inches Weight: 4.50 ounces Construction: Full Tang