Crafted from high quality hardened and tempered bright stainless steel. The aluminium alloy mountings are fully heat-treated for strength. Polished and machine-finished to ensure an ideal handle-to-post-fit. Lightweight but extremely strong. The hardened steel rivets holding the mounting to the blade are properly sized and computed fitted for added strength. Not welded so there is no embrittlement problem to cause premature breaking. Resilient DuraCork handle offers a textured and tacky feel to provide a better grip.