DIMENSIONS OF LETTER BRANDING IRON: (brand head dimensions) about 2" across by 2" tall - perfect for most DIY projects; (handle length) 10" long handle for safe handling; handcrafted with American-made A36 steel for durability and clarity of imprint. SUGGESTIONS FOR BRANDING FOOD/MEAT: 1) When using these letters as steak branding irons, go for meat or vegetables with firm textures. 2) Lightly coat the branding iron letters with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking to it. 3) Create a unique monogrammed steak brand of a special one's initials by using 2 or more brand letters! TIPS FOR BRANDING LEATHER AND WOOD: 1) Can be used on Oil Tanned Leather or Vegetable Tanned Leather. 2) For wood branding, spritz the area with water before pressing the letter iron on the surface. As moisture makes it harder for the wood to burn, only the surface in contact with the branding head will burn, hence giving you a cleaner imprint. SO EASY TO HEAT UP YOUR BRANDING IRON: You may heat your letter branding irons with a gas cooktop, propane grill/torch or even over a campfire. These branding heads will need to be heated for 10 minutes for the best imprint results. Always wear heat-resistant gloves as your branding iron will get very hot. Choose Your Letter! This listing is for handcrafted, American made steel Branding Irons, cut with a laser. Letters "A"-"Z" Available Measure 10" in length including the brand handle. Brnad head itself is approximately 2" and can be used to accent an item, or be used in combination with other branding irons. These branding irons can be burned into wood cabinets, tables, chairs, desks, leather items, or whatever you can think of to give an Old West feeling to your home, cabin, stable, or ranch. They can also be used to brand your steaks for supper. Give your guests a home branded meal! These can also be used for a wall hangings in a Western or Cowboy room. Great conversation pieces!These irons will need to be heated on the stove or a grill for about 10 minutes prior to use. Use CAUTION: these irons will be very HOT, and you will need to use thick gloves when handling.