Forged from tough 52100 high carbon steel with a flat ground 5.5 inch brute de forge blade at RC 60. A soldered and pinned nickle silver guard protects your fingers and the handle. White G10 on the handle is a beautiful, stable and resistant synthetic material that will provide many years of duty. Eight nickle pins and one mosaic pin anchor the handle and vine filework on the spine adds an elegant touch to this tough tool.