Its blade is specially tempered like a sword so the edges stay sharp for a long time. The surface impresses with a stunning Damascus pattern, which marks the highest quality of a knife and its signature, hand engraved Japanese characters Super Gou which means the Samurai Spirit. The blade's core is made from the extremely hard SG2 powdered stainless steel while the handle is made of canvas-micarta that is water-resistant and will last for decades. Construction SG2 micro-carbide powdered stainless steel (core),hard and soft stainless steel (blade), andcanvas-micarta (handle) Dimensions 16.5cm (blade length) Colour Red-black (handle) Cleaning and care Hand wash with lukewarm water and mild detergent then wipe to dry thoroughly.Store in a well-ventilated place preferably in a knife block, knife case or on a knife strip.Maintain by honing with a sharpening rod or grinding with the Yaxell 2 Stage Water Sharpener.