This knife sports a wood handle with red painted cap and a steel guard for safety. The blade is quality stainless steel with a scandi grind. Item includes a brown leather sheath for comfortable everyday carry. Every Helle knife is made in their factory at Holmedal in western Norway. All knives are created by highly skilled craftsmen who care deeply about their work. The process includes up to 45 different manual operations before the knife is finally inspected and approved. Each knife is unique! Due to the nature of organic material, variation in color and pattern will occur.