This carving/marking knife is made by a small and highly respected tool manufacturer in the Czech Republic and is of exceptional quality. Blade is made from highly allowed Cr-Mn steel and heat treated to HRc 58. Handle is of European Beech with an octagonal cross section and 4.125" long. Blade is .090" thick and .380" wide and 2.75" long. Single bevel sharpened ground at 25 degrees and dual bevels sharpened at 5 degrees on each side, Knife comes super sharp and ready for use. This knife an excellent value for a good quality tool.