The Carbide Cleaver is made from a solid carbide rod. It has two angled sides that intersect into a very sharp cutting edge of about 4mm in length. A third angle is lapped on the very tip to prevent breakage. Carbide is mounted into a non-rolling hexagon shaped anodized aluminum holder. Specifications: 2.0 x 10mm (0.08 x 0.4" Overall Length, 120mm (4-3/4").