WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Blank DIY Handle Classic Butcher's Japanese Cleaver The WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Blank DIY Handle Classic Butcher's Japanese Cleaver has been forged and handmade, then heat treated to 58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness scale. The edge is extremely sharp, and hardened 1095 steel is well known to hold it's edge for a long time. This WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Blank DIY Handle Classic Butcher's Japanese Cleaver a flat grind with profiled edge. Just a blank tang is present to allow you to fasten your own handle with 3 pin holes. 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. This knife is great DIY project. SpecificationsOverall Length: 11.4 InchesBlade Length: 6.4 InchesBlade Material: 1095 Forged High Carbon SteelBlade Thickness: 2.95 mm Handle Length: 5 InchesHardness or Temper: 58-60 HRC Rockwell ScaleTang: Full Tang Strait Back ProfileSharpness & Functionality: Extremely Sharp (AF), Professional Grade CuttingBlade Features: Flat Ground Chef Knife, Butcher Knife, Extremely Durable and Extremely Sharp.