This is a dagger with blade made from three twisted/counter twisted damascus billets of 1084, 1095 and pure nickel. The blade is 10 5/8 inches, 3/4 inch wide.

The guard and pommel were fashioned on the anvil from antique wrought iron (not to be confused with mild steel which is mistakenly called wrought iron sometimes). The coarse grain structure is clearly visible and very unique.

The handle is stabilized box elder.   (Steel & Knife by Joe Caswell)