This beautifully hand forged chef knife is made from W2 tool steel, with a traditional clay hamon line showing the differential hardening of the metal. This allows a very hard edge for wear resistance, and a tough spine, for reinforcement of that edge. The handle is radiant Iowan mulberry wood, carefully dried and quarter sawn to show the beautiful grain. A brass guard is soldered to the blade for a lifetime of durability. Forward and rear spacers are arizona desert ironwood. The blade is flat round to a very thin profile and hand sharpened on a whetstone to a razor edge. This is a tool with the kind of style and quality that only a handmade knife can give. Treat yourself to a piece of art that you can use every day.