Hand Forge 1095 Forged Steel Usuba Bocho Knife Kanto Japanese Chef Knife 1095 Forged Steel Usuba Bocho Knife Coco Bolo and Buffalo horn Handle with Brass spacers have been forged and handmade as the Kanto variation, then heat treated to 58-60 HRC Rockwell hardness scale. The edge is extremely sharp, and hardened D-2 steel is well known to hold it's edge for a long time. This WHITE DEER 1095 Forged Steel Usuba Bocho Knife features a flat grind with profiled edge. 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 bush-craft knife if you want. SpecificationsOverall Length: 12 InchesBlade Length: 7 Inches Handle length: 5.5 InchesBlade Material: 1095 Forged High Carbon SteelBlade Thickness: 2.95mm , Blade Width: 1.4 InchesHardness or Temper: 58-60 HRC Rockwell ScaleFull tang HandleSharpness & Functionality: Extremely Sharp (AF), Professional Grade CuttingBlade Features: Japanese Usuba Knife Profile with Kanto Style