The Morakniv 1/0 blade is high-carbon steel with no lamination, making it thinner than its laminated counterparts and thus better for slicing. The shorter blade length and full-length tang would result in an excellent all-around utility knife, with a thin blade suited even for kitchen work. SPECIFICATIONS Blade Material: high carbon steel Overall Length: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) Blade Length: 3 inches (7.6 cm) Blade Width: 0.6 inches (1.5 cm) Blade Thickness: 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) Blade Weight: 0.8 ounces (23 grams) Tang Length: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) Tang Thickness: 0.07 inches (1.8 mm) Tang Width (At Blade): 0.91 inches (2.3 cm) Tang Width (At End): 0.11 inches (2.8 mm)