Mountaineer: Black Ash Slim 3This black ash burl Mountaineer has a slimmer than usual handle contour, as sometimes requested by users. Generally, the muscles and tendons in your hand take longer to fatigue with slightly thinner handles. Blade: mountaineer, cpm 3v, 1 8, scandi grind, satin finish Handle: stabilized black ash burl, cinnamon red liners, brass hardware, mosaic tube (old style, large 3 8), slim contour (2. 5 5 to 3 5)