With the blade sandwiched in between the bolster and the weight of the blade, this is an extremely balanced blade in the centre of your hand. It cuts through most foods with little effort. This Japanese blade has a 25-year warranty. It was made with a high-carbon chrome Molybdenun steel with vanadium and rust-resistant steel. In addition to the bolster and weight of the blade, the handle is riveted together with a resin Pakkawood bolster to increase the balance of the blade. The blade has a 15° blade angle and is 1.5mm thick at the heel.