This WHITE DEER Chef Knife Blank Cutlery Trio is a beautifully crafted Damascus Steel handmade set of kitchen blades, no handles attached. Each knife is a 100 % handmade Damascus steel chef knife with no handle, just a welded on rat tang, which can be replaced with the tang of your choice if you like to customize knives. The Blade of the chef knives are hand forged steel, with high quality 1095 to 15N20 Japanese steel. 300-400 Layers are pattern welded and the heat treatment is 60 HRC on the edge, and reduces to 55 HRC for the core and spine. This knife has one of the best blades on the market, so make sure not to miss out! These knives are a must have for any chef or cooking Enthusiast that likes to add their own tang! Specifications (Long, Medium, Short) Overall Lengths: 13.5, 11.3, 10.25 Inches Blade Length: 9.65, 7.5, 6.4 Inches Blade Material: Japanese 1095 High Carbon and 15N20 Alloy Steel Hardness or Temper: 55-60 HRC Rockwell Scale Blade Thickness: 3mm Tang: Welded Rat Tail, Can Be Replaced Sharpness & Functionality: Very Sharp, Functional Blade Set Blade Features: Pattern Welded Damascus, Angled Edge for Slicing Includes: Set of Three Blank Blades