The word 'Leatherneck' has become synonymous with the famous U.S. Marines since 1776 when Congress compelled all Marines to wear a thick, high leather collar (known in the vernacular of the day as a "stock"). This collar served two purposes; first, it helped protect one's neck from sword and cutlass blows, and second, it forced a Marine to keep his head up straight, exhibiting the military posture that was fashionable at the time. Today, after two centuries of personal sacrifice on and off the battlefield, Leathernecks enjoy the love, respect, and admiration of every true American and it is to them that Cold Steel dedicates this series of battle ready knives. The series has two distinct blade styles. Both are made from German 4116 Stainless steel and finished with a rich Tuff-Ex&trage; non reflective coating: The Leatherneck-SF (for Semper-Fi) has a saber ground clip point blade. It's hollow ground and honed by hand to a startling razor sharpness. It's incredibly sharp blade is 7" long and hollow ground by hand.

• German D2 steel

• 6.75 inch blade length

• GRIV-EX and KRAY-EX handle

• 11.75 inches overall

• Secure-EX sheath