This 6 1/2 inch custom carving knife, 5 inches which is the handle is very well made and feels great. I am not a carver and know nothing about, I collect pocketknives mostly. I bought this one and and two others with the same maker mark being the letter L in script
lettering. They attracted me because of their quality, awesome handles and appearance. This one is marked on the bottom of the handle as C X which may mean something to a carver but not to me. Blade marked L and in great condition. No Reserve