Blade & Tang - The blade and tang shall be manufactured in one piece from carbon steel hardened and tempered to within the range of 400-500 HV. The length of the blade is 870mm. Guard - Brass casting polished and nickel-plated Backpiece -Brass casting polished and nickel-plated Grip - Wooden core covered in fish skin. 3 strand Grip wire silver plated. Ferrule -Mild steel polished and nickel-plated Under nut -Mild steel Natural Pommel nut -Brass polished and nickel-plated Buff- Leather Brown Dimensions- Length of blade shoulder to point 864mm Weight €“ 907g Scabbard - Steel 1mm iron steel tube with brass mouthpiece and 2 steel carrying rings all nickel-plated NSN 8465-99-973-6852 Brown leather scabbard available for use with Sam Browne.