You are buying 5 (FIVE) NEW 1/4" DIAMETER by 18" LONG BLACK EXTRUDED ACRYLIC RODS. (Quarter inch x Eighteen inch long). As you can see from the picture of the rods on the grid, these rods are Solid Opaque Black with NO translucency. You are buying and will receive FIVE BLACK 1/4" x 18" rods. To assure that you get the finest quality, the protective sleeve is kept in place on the rods while being cut to protect the acrylic. All rods have saw cut edges on both ends. Saw cutting can cause micro chips on the ends of the rod as seen in the pictures. Please allow a length tolerance of +/- 1/16" on all pieces.