These knives and hawks are all custom made by the maker. I use many different types of materials; carbon steel, L-6 ,O-1,1095,5160,1084 and 440C stainless steel. I also make my own Carbon Damascus steel, which I forge weld myself. I also do all of the heat treatment on the carbon,stainless and Damascus. Using exotic woods from all over the world, horn ,bone and ivory for the handles really gives the unique look I desire. Brass ,nickel, silver, Damascus and stainless steel is used for the boasters and guards . I do everything that I can myself in my shop and put the final stamp of approval on my knives before releasing them to the public.