The Kiwi 8 inch carbon stainless steel butcher knife with wood handle has a high quality carbon stainless steel blade. This Kiwi butcher knife's blade size is approximately 8" x 1 1/2", while the knife's wooden handle is 4 1/2" x 1".  Sharpen, harden, and tempered. Kiwi brand of knives is a popular brand of over 50 years. It's quality is renowned and is recommended and used by professional and home chefs. Made in Thailand.