well made it is razor sharp, with enough heft This cleaver is amazing,It cuts through bone and meat easilyBlade length:: 8.5-inchice-tempered stainless steel blade with precision sharpened cutting edge ground to reduce stickingFull steel handle with seamless bonded and polished bolsters and non-slipSteel handle instead of wood that's easy to clean and doesn't hold bacteria which reduces chances of contamination.