Hand forged Damascus steel kitchen knives with Zebra wood handles and brass pins. These are high quality hand forged blades hardened to RC58-60. We make, fit and finish each wooden handle here on the Peninsula. The Zebra wood handles are finished with food safe raw linseed oil. Overall length is approximately 12 1/4". The blade edge is approximately 7 1/2". These blades will darken naturally over time, and should not be put in the dishwasher. The oil finish on the handle should be renewed periodically with food safe raw linseed oil (available at hardware stores). Each blade is honed to a very fine sharp edge, and the steel will retain an edge nicely. Each knife is unique, the pictures here are representative of the four available. Because these are hand forged, the pattern on the blades all vary. These are nicely balanced, sturdy knives that should last for a very long time. Come and pick out your new kitchen knife!