This model was minor changed of the HIGO JH model. It has DLC handles. The YXR7 material is very durable that after cutting and chopping through dried bamboo and cutting through a Manila rope more than 350 times, this blade is still able to slice cleanly through sheet of paper. This knife has a blade edge angle of 30 degrees near the half, and 25 degrees near the tip with one continuous, gradually reducing angle connecting them. This reducing blade angle is a Rockstead's continuing pursuit of superior sharpness. This is a durable knife with strong cutting capabilities that will last for a long time.
