Each 15K Jende Reed Knife is hand sharpened, and the sharpest reed knife right out of the box. Make effortless, featherlight scrapes when making oboe reeds and bassoon reeds, especially when making those final adjustments. The handle is tapered ebony hardwood that will fit any hand size, and the blade is stainless steel with a hardness HRC 60, making the edge very long lasting and durable. This knife is sharpened to be Right Handed. Leather sheath Included.