See tang.

a design where the tang is cut to the same size and shape as the handle and handle scales are affixed to both sides

The blade tang passes straight through the swords handle (grip) to the end of the pommel.

When the tang, or the metal part of a knife below the blade and bolster, extends the full length of the handle. Full-tang is desired because it adds balance and stability to a knife.

A sword tang that passes the entire length of the grip, and is attached directly to the sword's pommel.