Damascus Steel Chef Knife (Buffalo Horn Handle) This is a handmade Damascus steel (and completely awesome) chef knife, with a handle made of buffalo horn (and brass spacer). There is a beautiful Damascus twist pattern on the blade as well. Damascus is created by forge welding multiple layers of steels, (1095 & 15N20 Japanese high carbon tool steel). Specifications: Overall Length: Approx. 12 Inches Blade Length: Approx. 7.5 Inches Blade Width: 1.75 Inches 200 Layers Heat treatment is 52 - 56 HRC