This is a must have. This knife is made of 440c steel. American made! The handle material is made out of staiblized Buckeye Burl. The wood is waterproof. If you drop it in the creek and get it wet, just dry it off and you are ready to go. I have made a matching stand to go with it made of Buckeye Burl and a deer antler for the knife to rest on.  You have to check it out. Father's Day is coming up soon and this would make a great gift for him or for you Father-in-Law.