The martian landscape depicted on this blade (artists interpretation only) is made up of layers of polished pure nickel and 1084 carbon steel that has a dark etch for dramatic effect. The core steel, making the thin cutting edge, is shirogami 1 (white paper 1) carbon steel, a premium japanese carbon steel. The blade features a hollow grind, contributing to a nimble, balanced feel, with the balance point located halfway between the bolster cap and the marker mark. The bronze bolster cap features an engraved pattern of a windswept martian yardang (artist's interpretation only) and is attached to a spalted tamarind handle.