Features: 4 pieces Damascus steel full tang blade skinning knives set Overall 33 inches Damascus steel blade. Hand forged twist pattern Damascus steel blank blades. Contains: a) 8.5" long knife with 4.5" cutting edge. clip point blade with 3 pins and a Mossaic hole. b) 8.5" long skinning knife with 4" cutting edge. 6 pin holes and a Mossaic pin space. c) 7.5" long skinning knife with 3.5" cutting edge. Holes for 3 pins and a mosaic. d) 9.5" long skinning knife with 5" cutting edge. Holes for 2 pins. Full tang blades are considered stronger and durable then non full tang Approximately 3 mm Thick Twist pattern Damascus steel clip point blade. Up to standard skinning and Pocket Knives. Blade is made of Damascus steel by forging the 1095 and 15N20 high and low carbon steel Our Damascus steel is prepared by forging over 465 layer of high carbon and low carbon steel. Blade has been given an excellent heat treatment to get it well hardened. Hardness 56 to 58 HRC. Tips to Care Damascus knife: Damascus steel as well as 1095 high carbon steel knives are different than some other common steel knives because of its high carbon content they can be rusted if not care properly. 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.