Hardened tempered steel, bevel-edged blades with soft-grip 2-piece handles. Steel caps can be struck with a small hammer or mallet. Tang-through handle to prevent splitting. Supplied with blade guards. Hardened tempered steel, bevel-edged blades with soft-grip 2-piece handles. Steel caps can be struck with a small hammer or mallet. Tang-through handle to prevent splitting. Supplied with blade guards.