High carbon steel blade; cross-ground to better hold its proper shape. Aluminum alloy mounting is fully heat treated for strength, polished and machine finished to ensure a perfect handle-to-post fit. Exclusive ``Diamond Shank" fits perfectly into a square hole to the hardwood handle. Hardened steel rivets are used to attach the blade to the mounting. Each rivet is properly sized and computer fit for added strength. Since they are not welded, there is no embrittlement problem causing premature breaking.