Forged out of AEB-L. stainless steel, which is a non-powder stainless steel renowned for its corrosion resistance, hardness, and ease of sharpness, Middleton's 6" Echo Nakiri Knife is completely handmade with a dymalux handle that is dyed birch veneers. A nakiri knife is a traditional Japanese vegetable knife for the best accuracy and speed cutting any greens.