Handmade Filet Camp Feast Knife, 9″ OverallTrue Full Tang, Damascus Blade, Bone Handle, Leather Sheath ••• This is a great all round utility knife for re-enactors and Medieval persona as well as enthusiasts that want a nice all purpose knife and appreciate the natural materials and handmade look. For hunting, fishing, carving & whittling wood, cutting cord, boning, filleting, paring & peeling, slicing & dicing…as well as feasting at next Ren Fair 🙂 9″ OVERALL, 4.5″ BONE HANDLE, 4.5″ WATER PATTERN DAMASCUS BLADEDAMASCUS BOLSTER AND BUTT CAP, DECORATIVE FILE WORK ALONG SPINE AND TANGTRUE FULL TANG, FORGED FROM A SOLID PIECE OF 1085 HIGH CARBON AND 15N20 BRIGHT STEEL HANDMADE LEATHER SHEATH FOR SECURE ENCAPSULATED CARRYComments: A little more expensive than my other fillet knives… but the materials and workmanship of these knives is excellent. Solid construction for a lifetime of use. I expect you’ll be pleased, really a beautiful little knife. Recommended. Some minor flaws consistent with being handmade are possible but really part of the rustic look. I only tell you this in case you’re expecting to get a shiny factory manufactured knife. These are rugged. These are real. I’m a collector and a re-enactor, active in my local HEMA group and Renaissance Fairs so I get lots of feedback. See my Seller ratings and buy with confidence, plus I ship fast! ••• A normal blade has a curving edge and straight back. The dull back allows the wielder to use one of more fingers to concentrate force as well as making the knife strong. The curving front edge concentrates force of a smaller area, making cutting easier. A normal blade profile can chop as well as pick and slice. This is also the best single-edge blade for thrusting as the edge cuts a swath that the entire width of the knife can pass through without the spine having to push aside any material on it’s path, as happens with a sheepsfoot or drop-point knife. Manufacturer’s Description – Product Details:• All our Damascus blades are given at least 266 layers during the forging process, with many of them surpassing that mark by several layers.• Our handles are genuine bone, horn, or stag antler. Some also feature walnut or rosewood handles. We do not use resin to make the handles for any of our Damascus product line.• We use genuine brass in our bolsters, guards, and inlays. We do not use brass plated steel.• Our Damascus knives and swords are available with a variety of tangs (i.e. full or encapsulated tangs).• We currently use two combinations of steel in the forging process of our Damascus blades. Some blades will use a blending of 1074 high carbon steel and WS1 mild steel, while others use a combination of 1085 high carbon steel and 15N20 bright steel.• All our Damascus blades are Rockwell tested between 52 to 58, or higher. This determines the durability of the blade and its ability to hold a fine edge.• The Damascus knives, swords, and blanks are subject to an “acid wash” that helps accentuate the contrast between the types of steel used in the forging of the blades. Because the tang will typically be covered by whatever handle material is used, that part of the blade is generally not subject to the acid treatment. However, the “swirl pattern” of the contrasting steels that is characteristic of Damascus blades will still be visible when inspected closely.