Overall 13.5' Long with 8' long blade Exotic natural Kow wood round Scale with Buffalo horn and brass spacer. 5 inches long Handle with brass bolster & pommel. Approximately 4 mm Thick Twisted pattern Damascus steel blade. Up to standard chef Knife. Blade is made of Damascus steel by forging the 1095 and 15N20 high and low carbon steel. Blade has been given an excellent heat treatment to get it well hardened Hardness 56 to 58 HRC.