This 6 3/4 inch custom straight blade 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 1 0 X which may mean something to a carver but not to me. Blade marked L and in great condition. No Reserve