16" closed. 14 3/8" rust-resistant, hard chrome-plated, taper-ground, low angle, curved Japanese steel blade with impulse-hardened, non-set X-Large MIRAI-ME teeth. The blade has two open locking positions for in line or flush cutting. Aluminum handles with yellow Gom non-slip rubberized overlay offers a sure grip, even for the most challenging projects. Features a spring loaded thumb lever lock. Lanyard hole. Hang packed. Ideal for forestry, arborist, pruning, trimming, fruit trees and more!