DescriptionBlade Material: Carbon Steel Blade Blade Type: Rat-tail Tang Blade Style: Bowie Knife Total Length: 17.50 (approx.) Blade Length: 12.0 (approx.) Blade thickness : 5 mm (approx.) Handle material: Wood Handle with Steel Guard The knife comes with a beautiful sheath made of cowhide. Hardness: 58 to 60 HRC. If your purchase is seized by customs in your country or state, I will not be responsible and will not issue a refund. We are not responsible for any loss caused by the wrong address or non-delivery. Damascus knife care tips: Damascus knives are different from other traditional knives. Do not leaveknives in your bag for long periodsof time. Leather can absorbwaterand cause the blade to rust. Toextendthelifeanddurabilityofyourknives, clean themthoroughly after use and rinse them with oil or wax before storing.(Coatthekitchenknifewithvegetableoil.) Heavylayerandhardness:Ithasover 352 layers, a blend of 15N20 and 1095 Damascus steel, and high-carbon steel with an HRC hardness of approximately 58 to 60. The bladesare 100% hand-forged and are the result of many hours of work. The Damascus steel used in this knife is made by forging and welding 15H20 and 1095 steel into solid pieces.Answer,Disclaimer: We strive to obtain the best advice on everytransaction based on theneedsofeverybuyer. Your satisfaction is very important to us. If you haveaproblem with your purchase, please contact us first before leaving feedback or filing a claim. Pleasecontactusfirsttodealdirectly;all problems will be better solved. Age limit: By bidding on or purchasing this knife, you represent that you are oflegalage and thatyou are making a legal purchase. We are not responsible for illegal purchases. We do not sell knives to anyone less than 18years of age.