Condition: As new ,unused Age :2020+ Material: rose wood , and High carbon stainless steel Origin: Japan It is made of stainless steel Its handle is rose wood . Wood handle: handle is attractive and comfortable to use Naturally non slip a cleaver is a large knife that varies in its shape but usually resembles a rectangular bladed hatchet Cleaver: easily breakdown meat bones and dense foods. They have a short wide blade that resembles an ax with a straight edge that makes them useful for chopping and hacking with an up and down motion. Chopping vegetables Slicing and tenderizing meat Crushing garlic chopping beef for stew is another great use for a cleaver .the back of the blade can be used to tenderize meat as well. Knife Maintenance: proper sharpening cleaning and storage are all important knife safety tips Clean your knife as soon as you are done using it to prevent cross contamination Wash your knives by hand rather than running them through the dish washer Regularly sharpen and hone your knives to keep the blade sharp Allow knives to air dry completely before storing them always wash the knives before using them as they are oiled to keep them rust free