This wine opener was created in collaboration with professional sommeliers in France and around the world. Its ergonomics, elegance, and efficiency earned it the "Prix Design Plus" (the Design Plus award) in Frankfurt, Germany. Additionally, each one of these incredibly efficient masterpieces is entirely hand-assembled and completed by the same craftsman to ensure pride in the completed object. Handle Material:Naturally Shed elk stag (Austria)Overall length Folded:4.3/4 inches (12 cm).Foil cutter:1.5/8 inches ~ 4.06 cm.Weight:~ 3 oz (85 grams) AllForge de Laguiole corkscrewsare made of Martensitic stainless steel. It is important to note that high grade (and cost) martensitic stainless steel is used due to its hardness, strength and wear resistance qualities.The foil cutter is non-serrated to achieve a clean cut and provide ease of sharpening. The blade also doubles as a bottle cap opener.