The single edged blade begins with a narrow neck and then widens to form a 'belly' with a convex cutting edge. The blade is 15¾ inches (40 cm) long and is 0.32 inches (0.8 cm) thick in the neck. Most of the blade surfaces, though once bright, have become tarnished and there are both low patches left over from forging and corrosive discoloration with some mild pitting. The edge is somewhat wavy, suggesting repair and re-honing and a number of dings in the back towards the point suggest abuse as a chisel. The mounts are unusual in that there is a round copper alloy ferrule expanding to a disc guard about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. The main body of the hilt is dark wood with a contoured grip and a disk termination with a copper alloy cap at the end. The wooden scabbard is formed of two halves, a back piece and an additional piece covering the far half of the edge; these parts are joined with wooden pegs. The scabbard mouth widens and is covered with green felt where it abuts the disc guard. There is a channel for a cord on one side near the mouth. A few chips of wood have been lost, particularly at the tip, but the scabbard remains serviceable. Overall length is 22¾ inches (58 cm) with a weight of 30 1/3 ounces (861 grams).