WHITE DEER 1095 Hand Forged Steel Santoku Tanto Chef Knife Japanese Resin Handle The WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Santoku Tanto Blade Chef Knife 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 Santoku Chef Knife features an extremely sharp Tanto Blade with profiled edge. The handle is made from multi-color resin with brass spacers.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. SpecificationsOverall Length: 12 InchesBlade Length: 7 InchesBlade Material: 1095 Forged Steel, 0.95% CarbonBlade Thickness: 2.75mmHardness or Temper: 58-60 HRC Rockwell ScaleSharpness & Functionality: Extremely Sharp (AF), Professional Grade CuttingBlade Features: Blade Features: Tanto Chef Knife, Extremely Durable