The larger knife in this display is 8 inches in length and very sharp,This one has our Pirate's skull for a handle formed from brass. The skull is on both sides so this display works when viewed from the back or front,The Pirate's Skull knife fits into a brass base which is in the mold of a vulture sitting on a skull. This mold is mounted on a 5/8 x 5.5 inch diameter wood bass with 3 mounted rubber feet for secure display.