The Leeks anodized-aluminum handle is a fade-resistant, scratch-resistant dye that&';s permanently bonded to the aluminum so it looks good now and will continue to look good later. The business end of the knife is a task-ready 3&'; blade of Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel, designed in a partnership between Kershaw and Sandvik. This high-performance steel enables us to ensure the Leeks blade is razor sharp out of the box and holds that edge for a long time.