A real functional size, Multipurpose great for skinning, gutting, hunting & Kitchen knife. Titan International Knives Damascus Hunting/utility knife is hand crafted to be functional and not just for looks. Utility Knife has over 18 hours of work into it including forging, filing, fitting, grinding, polishing. The Black Walnut & Olive Wood handle gives a great grip to it which feels natural when held in the hand. Little file work on the back side of the blade along with the indent helps with preventing hands from slipping off the blade. The knife is weighted to have a balance point just above the bolster, to better help in hunting Jobs. Remarkable workmanship on this knife! Damascus steel hand forged with combinations of 1095 High Carbon and 4340 High Tensile Steel forming over 450 layers. We oil quench and temper to a hardness of 58-60 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 HT 4340 layer... Blade size: 4 inch Grip Size : 4.2 inch Handle material: , Black Walnut & Olive Wood Recommended Knife Maintenance: Sharpening: Can be performed with any system, recommend the use of oil on 22.5deg fixtures Surface treatment: Recommend that the knife is not kept in the sheath and in dry environment. In case rust develops, remove with steel wool or 3M 1000 grit pads with oil and use metal polish to prevent it from recurring.