The Spyderco Kitchen Utility Knife with a 4.5" blade offers an excellent balance of control and cutting performance. This makes it incredibly versatile and adaptable to many kitchen cutting chores and utility applications. It features a premium MBS-26 stainless steel blade, ground exceptionally thin and meticulously heat treated for optimal edge retention. Its durable polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto the tang of the blade and features a distinctive "stepped" texture pattern that provides amazing comfort and control during use.FeaturesMBS-26 Stainless Steel BladePolypropylene Plastic Handle"Stepped" Texture Pattern on the handle