Blade length: 6.50 in. Total length: 11.50 in. Blade width: 1.37 in. Blade thickness: 0.24 in. Item weight: 8.48 oz. Shipment weight: 13.36 oz. Blade: Ladder pattern Damascus forged from 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels Bolster: Damascus oval guard and ferrule Handle: Brazilian rosewood Sheath: Hand stitched and tooled leather sheath Description: Ricardo Vilar is one of the makers that has brought the Brazilian knife market to the forefront of American collectors' minds. His work is extremely well thought through, with dramatic shapes and detailed Damascus. The clip point blade was forged to shape from Ricardo's ladder pattern Damascus. By combining 1095 and 15N20 carbon steels, Ricardo has assured a keen, long lasted edge. Matching Damascus is used for the oval guard and ferrule. The Brazilian rosewood handle has been sculpted for a very comfortable feel in the hand. As you would expect, the fit and finish is excellent.