Award-winning knife designers William W. Harsey and Chris Reeve teamed up with the director of the world's largest military hand-to-hand combat schools, Matt Larson of the Modern Army Combatives Program, to create the ultimate grappling weapon. They collaborated with Gerber to manufacture a knife that will last many tours. The LHR's full tang construction offers unsurpassed strength and balance. The handle is has grippy TacHide scales and a glass breaker pommel. The patent pending sheath incorporates an innovative retention mechanism to secure the knife from unwanted removal. The sheath's adjustable leg strap and MOLLE compatible belt loops are meant primarily for right side carry. The LHR is proudly made in the USA.