Handcrafted by influential knifemaker Mel Pardue, this folding knife has a 3 1/4 inch blade marked "PARDUE". Making knives since 1957, Mel Pardue has served as the Vice President of the Knifemakers' Guild and continues to handcraft custom knives while also designing knives for the Benchmade Knife Company. The knife has a finger rest on the front bolster and is fitted with nicely figured hardwood scales secured with two rivets. OAL: 7 3/4".