Made in Germany Blade width: 60mm / 2.4" Blade Length:190mm / 7.6" Blade thickness: 2.5mm / 3.32" Blade is oiled before packaging in a shrink wrap by the supplier to maintain sharpness and quality. Dark spots and dirt on the blade do not have an effect on the quality and performance of the blade. HSS tool steel blade irons are hardened at approx. 65 Rockwell HRC. The blades come sharpened,but should be honed prior to use.
