The blade of this knife is made of ultra-hard powdered steel with 80 layers of stainless steel on either side, resulting in a sharp cutting edge and a Damascus design pattern. The handle is made of durable, FDA-approved red-black Canvas-Micarta and is attached with stainless steel rivets. It is supported by 18-10 stainless steel for stability and balance. The handle is shaped for ease of use in all cutting techniques.