Cast-iron body for stability and attractive rosewood handles for user comfort, secured with 2 brass screws. Heavy duty high carbon steel 2mm blade. Milled sides and fluted base with brass adjustment screw. Simple, rapid adjustment mechanism with easy blade removal for sharpening and honing. Ideal for smoothing. Cast-iron body for stability and attractive rosewood handles for user comfort, secured with 2 brass screws. Heavy duty high carbon steel 2mm blade. Milled sides and fluted base with brass adjustment screw. Simple, rapid adjustment mechanism with easy blade removal for sharpening and honing. Ideal for smoothing.