Material: the blade of striking knife is made of manganese steel with faux mahogany handle, the knife edge is pointed and the handle is comfortable to hold, make it easy for you to use<br> Size: the blade length is 2.4 cm/ 0.94 inches and the handle is 11.5 cm/ 4.53 inches long, the total length is 13.9 cm/ 5.47 inches, easy to hold on for you<br> Wide use: the wood handle is sealed, and the blade is peaked; Dual bevel design is nice as it allows marking from either direction; This is a useful tool for a beginner's tool box, to learn how to use a marking knife for more serious woodwork<br> Built to last: the marking knife blade is made from steel and comes pre-oiled for better strength and longevity; We recommend applying lubrication when uses (optional, not included); This dovetail marking knife comes peaked and can be additionally honed to make it more pointed<br> Cautious: the blade is pointed; Remember to protect it when not in use to avoid accidental injury; However, due to the artificial cutting in the production process, some products may not be very peaked, you can grind the knife to solve the problem