This 6 inch Cleaver has a strong, thick, heavy blade and is used to chop meat or sever joints.  It's also good for cutting vegetables.  A hard metal alloy that is practically stain and rust resistant.  The stainless steel used in knife-making has a high carbon content.  These full tang, molded A.B.S. handle knives are the "Top of the Line", made by the ORIGINAL Sabatier Factory in Theirs, France.