THIS KNIFE HAS A FULLY FORGED, FULL TANG CONSTRUCTION. THE BLADE IS MADE OF GERMAN STEEL WHILE THE BLADE HAS A SIX SPOT ADVANCED POLISHING TO ALLOW FOR A CONFORTABLE GRIP. THE POM INJECTION MOLDED HANDLE ALLOWS FOR EASE OF USE. THE KNIFE HAS EASY EDGE MAINTENANCE AND RAPID SHARPENING. NSF LISTED.