DAMASCUS KNIFE/ Titan/ Camp/ Hunting Knife / Leather Handle TD-290

The blade has a thick spine, great for heavy usage. Titan International Knives Damascus Hunting/Camping knife is hand crafted to be functional and not just for looks. Utility Knife has over 22 hrs of work into it including forging, filing, fitting, grinding, polishing. The Leather handle sits right into the hand, gives a very smooth grip which feels natural when held in the hand. The knife is weighted to have a balance point just around 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: 5.5 inch Handle : 4.5 InchOverall size: 10 inch Handle material: Leather , with Diamond wood SpacersRecommended Knife Maintenance: Sharpening: Can be performed with any system, recommend the use of oil on 22.5deg fixturesSurface 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 from reoccurring.