The blade is made of folded steel, it's full tang and hand-forged. The folding grains are clearly visible. The handle and scabbard are made of ebony. The fittings are made of brass, the patterns are hand-engraved. Bamboo, one of the "Four Gentlemen" (bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum), plays an important role in traditional Chinese culture. As bamboo has features such as uprightness, tenacity, and hollow heart, people endow bamboo with integrity, elegance, and plainness. It is a symbol of a gentleman.