Outback 1095 High Carbon Steel American Bowie Blank Blade The WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Blank Out Back 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 Blank Outback American Bowie Knife features a flat grind with profiled edge. Just a blank tang is present to allow you to fasten your own handle. 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. Make Your Owen Handle SpecificationsOverall Length: 15.4 InchesBlade Length: 10.4 InchesBlade Material: 1095 Forged High Carbon SteelBlade Thickness: 5.39mm Threaded Round 5MM Hardness or Temper: 58-60 HRC Rockwell Scale Tang:5 Inches, Strait Back ProfileSharpness & Functionality: Extremely Sharp (AF), Professional Grade CuttingBlade Features: Flat Ground Black and Sliver Knife, Extremely Durable