The Knife deluxe right hand knife is our best selling knife. It has a 6" handle with a thumb groove for comfort. The 2-3/4" blade is made from a good quality from US or Japan steel plants. The easy to sharpen blade is heat treated to aconsistent hardness on the Rockwell "C" hardness scale. This is the most popular and highest quality hoof knife on the market. Accept no substitute in a farrier knife. All The Knife hoof knives are hand sharpened one at a time at Anvil Brand