Teuchi Serbian Chef's Knife 1095 Forged High Carbon Steel Coco bola Handle Teuchi Serbian Chef's Knife has been forged and handmade as the Kanto variation, then heat treated to 58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness scale. The edge is extremely sharp, and hardened D-2 steel is well known to hold it's edge for a long time. This WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Blank Usuba Bocho Knife features a flat grind with profiled edge. The handle is uniquely crafted with Cocobolo Wood. Please remember to clean and dry your blades immediately after use, then rub down with mineral oil if in a cooking environment, or you can use other common oils if not for food preparation. For display purposes too. You could easily turn this into a common bushcraft knife if you want. Specifications Overall Length: 11.5 Inches Blade Length: 6.75 Inches Blade Material: 1095 Forged High Carbon Steel Blade Thickness: 3mm Hardness or Temper: 58-60 HRC Rockwell ScaleHandle Length: 4.5 InchesHandle Features: Cocobolo Wood with 3 pins Sharpness & Functionality: Extremely Sharp (AF), Professional Grade Cutting Blade Features: Serbian Butcher Cleaver Profile with Kanto Style