This 7 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  which may mean something to a carver but not to me. Blade marked L is 2 3/4 inches and in great condition. No Reserve