Using the finest materials and processes, this rare White Deer LADDER PATTERN Billet is hand forged with extreme prejudice by an accomplished generational blacksmith to have the most pristine pattern, ready to make your own knife or other tool from it. As you can see from the pictures, the raw billet pattern looks rather simple, and requires you to grind the billet down before the final pattern shows. The size is 10 inches long, by 2 inches wide, by 5mm thick. Each White Deer LADDER PATTERN Billet will vary slightly from the picture since the handmade craft has slight variation in metal and method. These billets are a great start for knife makers wishing to produce very high-end knives. Please note: the unique pattern will show after having ground the billet into a blade form and using your selected acid contrast wash. Specifications Overall Length: 10 Inches Overall Width: 2 Inches Thickness: 5mm Materials: Japanese 1095 High Carbon, 15N20 Alloy Steel Hardness or Temper: 55-60 HRC Rockwell Scale Damascus Pattern: LADDER Pattern Forge Welded Handmade: Each Billet Will Vary Slightly From Picture Picture: is for reference of what a LADDER Pattern looks like Includes: One Solid Damascus Steel Billet as Described Above Picture is example of the billet only, each billet pattern may vary.