Custom Handmade Damascus Chef Knife

Custom Handmade Damascus Chef Knife Hometown Knives Damascus Chef Knife is handcrafted and forged to perform.Impressive workmanship that will turn heads. Light and beautiful. It comes with a custom sheath that grabs the Dagger with a snug fit and the clip locks it in place.Overall Length = 14.00"Blade Length = 9.00"Blade Width Max = 1.75Handle Length = 5.00"Mass = .80 lb.Damascus steel hand forged with combinations of 1085 High Carbon Steel and 15N20 forming over 250+ layers. We oil quench and temper to a hardness of 57-58 Rockwell C. Some of the many Damascus steel advantages include the following: Blade edge resistance from the harder steel, micro serrations from the alternating layers, ductility from the 15N20.Maintenance Recommendations:- Store in a dry environment and NOT in the sheath for a long period of time to prevent rust.- Oil or use Flitz polish to keep the shine and prevent the blade from rusting- To sharpen use 22 - 25 deg angles or finer grit stones to hone the edge