Typical normal material. Not the best, but way better than the cheap stuff. I plan to grind a little at the mill. The whetstone doesn't help if you just have time. One star because of stupid Amazon shipping. Came in a mailer, since opening the box everything rattles. The 10 second stretch film guarantees no damage. Amazons are always complaining, but they just don't care! I will come back and order again.