This is hand forged san mai, 80crv2 core with 15n20 cladding, it has a cutting edge of 3 1/4 in and an overall length of 7 3/4in. The handle is ridiculously gorgeous, 3 real wasps placed on a heat colored tang, with a real wasp nest in the rear, finished off with three little flowers on the nest. Absolutely one of my best builds and comes with a sheath as well.