The Satake Houcho peeling knife is a great way to upgrade your set of kitchen tools. Satake makes knives of exception quality out of durable materials, and the Houcho lives up to this standard beautifully. The blade is made of Hi Carbon Steel, making it quite sharp but also easy to maintain with a grinding stone. The handle is made from beautiful magnolia wood and comes with a black plastic cover. The striking Japanese style bears distinct hallmarks of Scandinavian design. Makes a great gift or get it for yourself to use in your own kitchen!