The Laguiole Nature knife combines the best of the old and new. The traditional graceful of the Laguiole knife have been updated to include a smooth locking blade system. It is easy to use, beautiful to show and superior in performance.Size and weight : 12 cm folded, 22cm open, approx. 100 gramsHandle : Amourette- Snakewood from french Guyana , 7 mm thick ; Traditional Shepherd's cross inlayed.Blade : HK pattern Damascus 120 layers Stainless steel , 3 mm thick. Hardness: 56 HrcTecnical tips : The ' Bee 'spring with its lock-back system is made from 3 mm thick stainless steel Z20c13. A solid hardenned bladestop is provided : That helps maintain the edge of the blade. The traditional bee is solid and forged into the spring. The spring and bee are then hand-chased with a file : This denotes artisan quality, unlike inexpensive mass market products that have welded springs and are machine decorated. These details create a unique Laguiole knife, making each knife one of a kind.Included : Numbered Guarantee certificate, leather pouch. The pouch is an artisan product too, hand made in France.Order of personalized engraving and other packaging : see next page