The subtle olive color of this Leeks anodized-aluminum handle is a fade-resistant, scratch-resistant dye permanently bonded to the aluminum. The Leek also features a task-ready 3" 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 Leeks blade is razor sharp out of the box and holds that edge for a long time.