MON 3 LAYERS Blade: The core material is VG10 "super stainless steel," which is clad (covered) by high quality stainless steel from both sides. The KATANA sword wave line is clearly observed on the blade. Of course the blade has an extremely sharp cutting edge and long cutting performance. Handle: The handle is made out of FDA-approved black Canvas-Micarta, which is an odorless and enormously durable material made of resin and linen. This material lasts decades. The end of the handle is made out of stainless steel, which gives the knife outstanding stability. Two stainless steel rivets fasten the handle tightly.