Berard Acero Olive Wood Serrated Cheese Knife With Stainless Steel Blade Tapered blade construction: a thicker base for strength, thinner point for a better slice and windows on the blade prevent cheese from sticking Deviations in the wood grain give each piece its distinct personality so no two pieces are alike Handcrafted and made of beautiful olive wood and accented with a stainless steel accents For best results, hand wash with mild detergent and dry thoroughly; do not put in the dishwasher A light wipe of food safe mineral oil/beeswax can be used to restore wood to its original luster