Like the Lie-Nielsen dovetail saw this is an exact copy of an 1830 Sheffield original. It definitely ranks as one of the finest quality saws made anywhere today. The open style maple handle is finished with a wiping varnish for the beauty of a hand-rubbed finish. The blade is high carbon Swedish steel, correctly hardened and tempered for optimum performance. The milled solid back adds just the right amount of weight to the cut. The blade is 230mm(9") long by 42mm(1.5/8") deep and the length, including handle, is 350mm(14"). Unlike most saws on the market, every saw has been precision filed, set, and test cut in hardwood before it leaves the Lie-Nielsen workshop. 16 points per 25mm.