http://www.ancientarms.biz/catalog/nwgold077rc.jpgdamascus blank blade 12.75"-8" blade length & tang about 4.25".criss cross pattern on top side of blade with gold engraving on guard-can engrave blade / knifemakers name on blade also,we call this design-'Blend Head'.pattern welded damascus blade made from h.c.steel / mild steel,more than 200 layers of damascus steel,my testing is 50-55 rc.guard also damascus pattern. http://www.ancientarms.biz/catalog/nwgold077rc.jpg