Titan International Knives Damascus Steel Fixed Knife Titan International Knives Damascus Hunting/utility knife is hand crafted to be functional and not just for looks. Utility Knife has over 18 hrs. of work into it including forging, filing, fitting, grinding, polishing. The Diamond Wood scales are locked in place with the multiple Brass pins. The handle has a very smooth grip to it which feels natural when held in the hand. The knife is weighted to have a balance point just above the bolster, to better help in hunting Jobs. Remarkable workmanship on this knife! Damascus steel hand forged with combinations of 1095 High Carbon and 4340 High Tensile Steel forming over 450+ layers. We oil quench and temper to a hardness of 58-60 Rockwell C. Some of the many Damascus steel advantages include the following: Blade edge resistance from the harder steel, micro serrations from the alternating layers, ductility from the HT 4340 layer... Recommended Knife Maintenance: Sharpening: Can be performed with any system, recommend the use of oil on 22.5deg fixtures Surface treatment: Recommend that the knife is not kept in the sheath and in dry environment. In case rust develops, remove with steel wool or 3M 1000 grit pads with oil and use metal polish to prevent from reoccurring. Blade material: Damascus steel (15N20,1095) Blade size: 4.2-inch Overall size: 8.6-inch Handle material: Wood. Includes Sheath. Blade Length: 4.2 in Overall Length: 8.6 in Blade Material: Damascus Steel (15N20, 1095) Designer: Titan International Knife Application: Hunting Included Accessories: Sheath Handle Material: Wood Blade Finish: Damascus Handle Finish: Natural Sheath Material: Leather Hand: Ambidextrous Additional Features: Full Tang blade with great edge retention Blade Finish: Mechanical Blade Length: 4 - 4.99 in Blade Material: 100 Series Steel Handle Material: Organic Overall Length: 8 - 9.99 in