Sale NOW on - Stunning Custom Made Damascus Knife - Hunter in the Style of Bob Loveless Overall length is 8.75 inches. The blade length is about 4 inches and 4mm thick. KNIFE CARE TIPS For All Damascus Knives. There Are Some Tips For You To Look After Your Knives: I- After Use, Wash The Blade, Dry It, & Apply WD-40, Vegetable Oil, OR Any Lubricated Oil OR Vaseline On The Blade And Other Damascus Steel Area To Prevent Rust. II-Carbon Steel Will Change Colors With Time But Will Still Perform Well. Clean The Brass & Handle Metal With Flitz OR Other Brass Cleaner. DamascusIs Very Ease To Clean Up If Rusted But Seems To Be Rust Resistant III-Sometimes Damascus Gets Dark With Age. To Brighten Up The Blade, Sand It Lengthwise With A Worn Piece Of Sand Paper (Raigmaar). This Just Hits The Raised Portions Of The Etched Pattern And Makes The Blade Look Brighter. Don't Store The Knife Near Water OR Wet Place.