The Usubagata from Kanetsune knives features a DSR-1K6 steel blade, Plastic Bolsters, and an elegant wood handle. Features DSR-1K6 Steel has great durability and is easy to sharpen The cleaver blade shape helps with chopping and dicing veggies Wood has been used for the comfortable handle Utilizing DSR-1K6 steel, the blunt tipped Usubagata quickly minces, slices and dices with it's long slightly curved cutting edge. Beautiful wood handle elevates fingers above the cutting surface for plenty of control and comfort.