You can tell at a single glance that ROCKSTEAD stands apart from other knives. The blade has a breathtaking, flawlessly clear mirror finish, with perfect curves that could not be achieved by the human hand. It’s no exaggeration to say there are no knives of higher quality. The blade is made of high-hardness YXR7 high-carbon high-speed steel and is protected with a DLC (diamond-like carbon) coating, delivering high hardness, low friction, and excellent wear resistance. Videos circulating online even show it being struck hard against bamboo without a single chip. “CHOU” is a knife inspired by the naginata, a traditional Japanese weapon. It is the simplest and smallest neck knife in the ROCKSTEAD lineup. Once you hold it in your hand, you’ll understand its value. - Overall length: 120 mm - Blade length: 45 mm - Weight: 57 g - Blade: YXR7 with DLC coating / approx. 65 HRC - Handle: etched (wave pattern) - Includes Kydex sheath **Notes (made-to-order product):** - As this is a made-to-order item, the delivery date will be provided each time you place an order. - The stated delivery time is only an estimate and may be delayed by up to about three months. Thank you for your understanding. - The item will be arranged after we receive advance payment at the time of ordering. - Because this is a made-to-order item, cancellations are not accepted after the order is confirmed (payment completed).