Northwest Territorial Mint Coast Guard Lockback Knife, Large Bronze Antique Average Weight: 4.3 oz Length Closed: 3 7/8" (98mm) Length Open: 6 13/16" (173mm) Blade Length: 2 7/8" Packaged in leatherette case Mastering every challenge with superb skill and determined leadership, the fearless Sailors of the U.S. Coast Guard vigorously defend America's shores and vigilantly protect the nation's interests throughout the world. Exhibiting unmatched multi-mission capabilities, the Coast Guard operates in virtually every environment, meeting coastal defense and port security needs at home and abroad while also serving as a vital component of the nation's emergency response network. This detailed lockback knife, featuring a durable, die-struck handle and sturdy, cutlery-grade stainless steel blade, pays tribute to the amazing versatility and strength of the United States Coast Guard. Struck in a MerlinGold, a proprietary brass alloy that simulates the look and feel of gold, the bronze finished handle contains an intricately designed montage on its obverse that salutes the courage and commitment of every Coast Guard Sailor throughout America's history. The reverse bears the Coast Guard's official seal as well as an enameled rendering of the Coast Guard emblem.