White Deer Damascus Steel Santoku Japanese Chef Knife This is a beautifully crafted White Deer Damascus Steel Santoku Japanese Chef Knife. This knife is a 100 % handmade Damascus steel with micarta composite Handle grips. The Blade of the chef's knife is a hand forged steel Blade, with a steel quality of 1095 to 15N20 high carbon Japanese steel. 200 layers, and the heat treatment is achieves hardness of 55-60 HRC on the Rockwell scale. This handle of this knife is full tang, made out of micarta. It has a two pins spanning the handle, with a mosaic pin embedded in the middle. This knife has one of the best blades on the market, so make sure not to miss out! This knife is a must have for any chef or cooking enthusiast! After using the knife, we recommend you wash it clean by hand and hand dry with a towel right away. After drying, use mineral oil or cooking oil to coat the steel and prevent discoloration. Specifications Overall Length: 12 Inches Blade Length: 7.6 Inches Blade Material: Damascus Steel, 1095 High Carbon, 15N20 Alloy Blade Thickness: 3.25mm Tang: Full Length Steel Tang Sharpness & Functionality: Very Sharp, Made for Cutting and Chopping Hardness or Temper: 55-60 HRC Rockwell Scale Handle Length: 4.75 Inches Handle: Red Micarta Composite, Mosaic Pin, Pinned to Tang