This knife is true classic. This beech wood handle knife features high carbon steel blade that holds an edge and is easy to sharpen. This knife is also used as fillet knife for small pan fish. Care: Because these have wood handle and high carbon steel, they should be hand washed and dried. The blade will get black patina with use. Avoid rust by adding coat of vegetable oil. Ask the old timers, they swear by them. Made in the USA. Recommended sheath-#13558.