Damascus Small Santoku Knife Blank comes with a blade blank only allowing for a design it yourself handle made from the material of your choice We recommend using Micarta softwood hardwood purple heart wood metal or even paracord Features . The blade is crafted by folding 66 layers of Japanese Damascus steel over a Japanese AUS 10 steel cutting core with a 60 plus Rockwell hardness. Feel the satisfaction as your knife slices cleanly through your fresh tasty ingredients. Easy to Maintain with superior edge retention the blade will stay ultra sharp for years to come. When needed the fine yet tough edge is easy to sharpen. The handle is perfectly balanced. It features a full tang and 3 pin design with 3 sets of pins and a Mosaic center pin included. Mince slice and dice with ruthless efficiency. Designed to suit the cutting techniques used by professional Japanese chefs Katsura knives bring culinary mastery to any kitchen. Ideal gift Create a custom handle and present as a gift to thebest cook in your family r buy for your friend who loves carpentry or woodworking. Every KATSURA knife comes inside a handcrafted gift box Specifications . Size 7 in . Weight 0 95 lbs