Etched on the blade is California Knife. Measures 16 1/2 inches overall with a 11 1/2 inch blade. Classic Gold Rush era spearpoint blade made for the American market. Blade is etched in large and impressive, oversized capital letters on left side of blade: "CALIFORNIA KNIFE." Stamped above is "G.WOLSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS / NONE ARE GENUINE BUT THOSE MARKED I*XL." and in a scrolled banner,"THE REAL I.X.L. KNIFE / THE HUNTERS COMPANION". Ricasso is stamped with mounted soldier in plumed helmet. Full tang construction, nickel silver reinforced guard with mother of pearl