Whit Deer Tanto Damascus High Carbon Steel Japanese Blank Blade Knife White Deer Tanto Damascus High Carbon Steel Japanese Blank Blade Knife The Premium Damascus Steel Blank Blade measures just barely under 15 inches long and is ready for your custom made handle grip. It is extremely well made and has a harder edge and tougher core steel temper. This is a one-of-a-kind blade offered exclusively from the blacksmith. 400 layers of steel are pattern welded together in the process of making this blade. Final honing of the edge is recommended. SpecificationsOverall Length: 15 InchesBlade Length: 9 1/2 Inches Handle Length 5 1/2 Inches Blade Material: Japanese 1095 High Carbon, 15N20 Alloy Steel, ForgedBlade Thickness: 5mmTang: Full Tang, High Carbon SteelSharpness & Functionality: Mild Edge Sharpness, Functional Blank BladeHardness or Temper: 60 HRC Edge, 54 HRC Core RockwellHandle: Blank Tang