Top cutting edge sharpened. 4 1/2" Black Micarta handle. Forward curved hilt, nickel silver hilt. Construction same as Model 14 except shorter blade. Comes with standard Black Micarta finger grip handle. Designed especially for air crew survival and combat purposes in cooperation with U.S. Marine Corps Equipment Board. This specfic Model 15 was used in operation desert storm by a two-time bronze star recipient.