No contact between stainless steel ring and hardened steel blade. Three-inch steel blade withstands frequent scoring and slitting of cable jacket. Blade and ring are securely molded in handle. Notch on blade back for scraping or removing wire insulation. Comfortable textured handle with finger grooves and guard. Rectangle-shaped handle design for attachment to some utility hot stick equipment. Leather sheath available- Cat. No. 5163.
