Forged stainless steel with solid wood handle with the famous Pikas spade marking on the blade. Friedr. Herder Abr Sohn company is the longest continually operating knife making operation in Solingen Germany. It’s famous Pikas spade logo was registered in 1727 although their place in Solingen’s blade making traces further back. Friedr Herder has kept many old patterns in carbon steel in production and offers a variety of new production knives for professionals and home cooks. Brand: Friedr Herder Producing Area: Soligen, Germany Profile: Santoku Size: 165mm Steel Type: Stainless Steel Handle: Olive Total Length: 280mm Handle Length: 120mm Blade Height: 43mm Edge Length: 159mm Thickness: 2.6mm Weight: 135g