The stag for these knives is from the Sambar and Chital deer which make the best knife handles due to the dense horn with a rough bark texture. Their beauty is unmatched. The Stag is meticulously hand finished and treated by flame while the mirror polished Tru-Sharp surgical stainless steel blades are honed to a razor edge. The end result is a true work of art that will be treasured for generations to come. Genuine Stag handles may have lines, fissures, color variations or other imperfections that are inherent to this material and are therefore not considered a defect. As with all natural material color and texture may vary. Made in the USA.