"Masame Tsukuri" is the Japanese term for forging Damascus steel like wood grain. In Europe, it is called "Wild Damascus", which is used for the first time for this special annual knife. The structure is a natural result of the forging process, rather than an embossing die (tool). The connoisseur of the international cutlery industry will recognize that we used the patented Spyderhole®. Our friends at SPYDERCO in Colorado granted exclusive permission to use it for our annual Damascus knife. Thank you, Spyderco! Specially selected 300-year-old root wood from a nut tree, air-dried 10 years, is equivalent to our standards for an exclusive collector's series. Presented in a wooden gift box. Limited to 999 pieces worldwide. Overall length 7". Blade length 2 3/4". Weight 4.8 oz.