Gourmet 6" Boning Knife Precision-forged from a single piece of high carbon stainless steel Black polyoxymethylene (POM) handle Triple riveted handle for precise control Precision Edge Technology (PEtec) produces a blade that is 20% sharper with twice the edge retention Tempered to 56 degrees Rockwell Laser cut stamped from one piece of specially tempered high-carbon stainless steel. Specially developed synthetic handle, designed for comfort and control. Full-tang handle (for all blades longer than 12cm).