My Chip Carving Gold Edition Knives (Stab Knife) Full tang blade made from 420 Stainless Steel hardened to a minimum of Rockwell 58 Cutting and Modified knives have thumb notches to register your grip when carving Modified knife has less metal on the top of the blade for curved cuts, lettering and detail work The handle is made from Eucalyptus and is securely held in place with large brass rivets Satisfaction guaranteed!