The steel is NitroV stainless with cryo treatment as part of the heat treat process, so right around 62 Rockwell. The blade is a full flat grind with just a little drop at the point. The handle has a tapered tang, with lace sheoak scales, red G10 liners, and brass Loveless bolts & lanyard tube. Handle is finished with 10 coats of Aussie oil hand rubbed into the wood.