This is a beautifully crafted White Deer Damascus Steel Straight Razor. Damascus for this razor was created by forge welding multiple layers of steels into a Solid block called a billet (15N20 &1095 High Carbon Tool Steels). The billet is folded and re-welded several times to produce several layers. Patterns are created by manipulating the steel during the forge welding process. When acid is added to the blade, it attacks the layers of hard and soft steels differently, highlighting the attractive layered pattern in the Steel.The combination of layered hard and soft steel creates blade flexibility, toughness and produces invisible serrations on the blade that aid cutting. The hardness of the Damascus steel is 55-60 HRC on Rockwell scale. The handle is made out of American Bison horn (or Buffalo horn) & Cocobolo Wood, with silver pins spanning the grip. The handle frame is solid brass with a spacer made of Camel bone. The spine of the razor is beautifully file worked. This razor comes with a genuine leather sheath. This razor is a must have! Specifications Closed Length: 7 Inches Blade Length: 3 Inches Blade Material: Japanese 1095 High Carbon, 15N20 Alloy Steel Blade Thickness: 3.95mm Hardness or Temper: 55-60 HRC Rockwell Scale Handle Length: 5.5 Inches Handle: Buffalo Horn (Bison), Cocobolo Wood, Olive Wood, Brass Includes: Genuine Leather Sheath