This is a beautifully crafted Handmade Sweeney Todd Barber Straight Razor. Damascus for this razor was created by forge welding multiple layers of steels into a Solid block called a billet (15N20 &1095 High Carbon Tool Steels). The billet is folded and re-welded several times to produce several layers. Patterns are created by manipulating the steel during the forge welding process. When acid is added to the blade, it attacks the layers of hard and soft steels differently, highlighting the attractive layered pattern in the Steel.The combination of layered hard and soft steel creates blade flexibility, toughness and produces invisible serrations on the blade that aid cutting. The hardness of the Damascus steel is 55-60 HRC on Rockwell scale. The handle is made out of American Bison horn (or Buffalo horn) & Walnut hardWood, with silver pins spanning the grip. The handle frame is solid brass with a spacer. The spine of the razor is beautifully file worked. This razor comes with a genuine leather sheath. Remember to keep the steel protected with oil. This razor is a must have! Specifications Overall Length: 10.125 Inches Closed Length: 6.85 Inches Blade Length: 4.625 Inches Edge Length: 4.375 Inches Blade Material: Japanese 1095 High Carbon, 15N20 Alloy Steel Blade Thickness: 3.3mm Hardness or Temper: 55-60 HRC Rockwell Scale Handle Length: 5.5 Inches Handle: Solid Damascus Steel, Pattern Forge Welded Includes: Genuine Leather Sheath