[4] Both knives have clip point blades made of SAE 1095 carbon steel with a hardness of 55 HRC and are electrophoretic coated.

The grip material has a lower hardness than the polymer used in Glock pistols, avoiding possible problems due to brittleness, but it is also less scratch-resistant.

The handle of the Glock field knives was originally available in the colours olive drab, black, gray and desert sand,[6] and currently in battle field green, black, gray, and flat dark earth.

The upper crossguard is bent forward to allow the knife to be used as a bayonet on the Steyr AUG rifle.

[8] First generation versions of the knives had a circular Glock logo on the sheath, blade, and handle.