The Gerber River Shorty is built for the unique requirements of rafting, paddling and ing. And there's no watersports knife quite like it. Medium-carbon stainless steel is the core material, polished to within an inch of its life to limit corrosion. The blade is 3 Inch of river running' versatility, with the serrated sharp side aiming up rather than down. The sheath is constructed of a hard plastic, which is perfection in the wet world. It can receive the knife in two ways and can be worn on your belt, on your boot, or attached to your floatation vest.