Details Custom Handmade Damascus Steel viking axe 9 inch Blade with Ash wood handle DetailsNEW BRAND CUSTOM MADE DAMASCUS STEEL BEAUTIFUL HATCHET AXEItem Details:Overall Length 9 InchesTotal Axe Length: 6.25 Inches ApproxBlade Length: 4.50 Inches ApproxBlade Width : 6.75 Inches ApproxHandle Length: 9.00 Inches ApproxHead Material: Hand Forged Damascus Steel With Ash Wood Handle Twist PatternThe blade is made by 1095 / 4043 Alloy Steels (512 Layers) forged by hammer to a beautiful and precise pattern. Damascus Steel has high quality contents to give it an excellent edge and sharp cutting ability . Hardness of the Blade is HRC 57-59 . it is hand sharpened to a sharp edge . and holds cutting edge after heavy useSHEATHHAND STITCHED HEAVY DUTY LEATHER SHEATH OF GENUINE LEATHER SHEATHEvery Handmade Knife Has Some Variation In Its Color or Pattern But Have The Same Attention To Quality as The One Pictured.If you have seen rust accidentally then use WD40 to remove it Never store your knife for long time in leather sheath. Leather can absorb water which will rust the knife. Always clean the blade after using and apply oil or wax (please use cooking oil on Chef Knife) before you store it, for its longer life and durability. Maintenance / Cleaning of BladeKeep your Damascus blades healthy with proper regular cleaning after every use and the oil it with food safe mineral or coconut oil, it will prevent the coming on the blade which will keep your blade safe for life timeTips to Care knife:1. NEVER STORE YOUR KNIFE FOR LONG TIME IN LEATHER SHEATH.2. LEATHER CAN ABSORB WATER, WHICH WILL RUST THE KNIFE.3. ALWAYS CLEAN THE BLADE AFTER USING WITH OIL OR WAX.TERMS AND CONDITIONYOU MUST HAVE TO BE OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE THESE PRODUCTS. THE BUYER IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING PURCHASE AND POSSESSION OF KNIVES, SWORDS AND OTHER CUTLERY TOOLS.