Your initials (to be provided) are hand-engraved on the back of the knife.Black and white crystallium checkerboard handleForged spring hand-engraved with 2 or 3 letters12C27 stainless steel bladeMade from 2 plates of 0.5 cm thick thickness, shaped by hand to obtain its characteristic curve. Closed size: 11 cm Open size: 20 cm 'use.2 Stainless steel bolsters (the bolsters are the 2 metal parts located at the ends of the handle) They are fixed on the plates and adorn the knife while protecting it from shocks.French craftsmanshipDelivered in a black gift box with certificate of origin, guaranteed for life.Production time: 15 daysThe most personal of gifts! The letters are hand engraved into the steel, then the engraved spring is tempered to harden it. Please send us the 2 or 3 initials to be engraved separately by email: valerie@laguiole-france.com Manufacturing time: 15 days