SHARPNESS: Sharp (you can further sharpen it according to your own taste). BLADE MATERIAL: Damascus steel 1095 & 15N20. BLADE HARDNESS ON ROCKWELL SCALE: Heat Treated. 58 to 60 HRC on Rockwel scale. NUMBER OF BLADE LAYERS: 260 + true layers. BLADE THICKNESS: 4 to 5 mm (Approx.). ITEM CONDITION: New. SHEATH: Pure & Genuine leather sheath is included with the knife.