NO RESERVE AUCTION Hand Made Merz Knives 4In Custom Fixed Blade No #5 ATS-34 Stainless Steel With African Antelope Horn / Rosewood Handle. The 589 stands for fifth knife made, in 1989. this information has come from the maker him self. This is an exstreamly rare knife, this maker has been creating knives for many years, and has openly said that this was one of his very first knives he ever made. Comes with handmade sheath made by Robert Merz himself. From Manufacture website: "I have been making knives since the early 70?s and have been a member of the Knifemaker?s Guild for over 20 years. As a custom knife maker I have made hundreds of different styles of folding and straight knives." Manufacturer: Merz Knives Of Katy Texas Model: #5 Grip: African Antelope Horn / Rosewood Guard Material: Nickel Silver Hilt Material: Nickel Silver Blade Material: ATS-34 Stainless Steel Blade Finish: High Polished Blade Finish: High Polished Overall Length: 8in Blade Length: 4in Blade Width: 0.198in Behind The Edge: 0.018in Weight: 170.85gr Height: 1.25in SKU: IF039891N LO: SO RED B