Made with precision and artistic skills, this knife is a showstopper. However, it is made to be a fully functional, high-performance knife. Sharpened to a nasty-sharp edge, it is ready to chop, slice, dice, stab, and destroy!! Triple quenched and double tempered, 0.200 inch thick 1095 high carbon steel. Tempered to 61HRc. Saber ground primary bevel with a false edge (on top of knife). Perfect plunge lines! Handles Scales are ShockRes Beta Blood, finished to 400 grit. An amazing 3-D effect with the swirls of colors embedded in the handle. Ergonomically contoured handle ensures a form-fitting grip. The entire knife and handle was polished for a lustrous finish. Held together by 316 inch stainless steel pins. 732 inch brass lanyard tube (flared). \rbr\rbrKnives made with precision and tight tolerences. Symmetry is crucial!\rbr\rbr\rbrPart 1 of two-part .\rbrThe video only includes a small frion of the total video footage that I have recorded. For additional pictures, visit my Google+ page. For Videos on specific steps, please email, or comment.\rbr\rbrPart 2 will include seath and display case..