The subtle olive color of this Leek’s anodized-aluminum handle is a fade-resistant, scratch-resistant dye permanently bonded to the aluminum. The Leek also features a task-ready 3-inch blade of Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel, a high-performance steel designed in a partnership between Kershaw and Sandvik. This quality steel enables us to ensure the Leek’s blade is razor sharp out of the box and holds that edge for a long time. Made in the USA. * Sandvik 14C28N high-performance stainless steel blade holds its edge, resharpens easily; stonewashed finish hides use scratches so your knife looks like new longer * genuine nephrite JADE single sided handle * SpeedSafe® assisted opening with convenient flipper; Tip-Lock secures blade when closed