3 7/8" closed. Clip, spey and sheepsfoot blades. Don't Tread on Me Series. The roots of the coiled rattlesnake "Don't Tread On Me" flag date back to the early days of the American Revolution. Attributed to South Carolina statesmen Charles Gadsden, it was used by infantry regiments. Today it remains an American symbol of freedom and tenacity in the face of oppression. Knives feature 440A stainless blades and yellow smooth bone handles. Front handle is etched "Don't Tread on Me" with coiled snake image. Nickel silver bolsters.