Daler-Rowney Palette Knives have a special electrolytic coating that is unique in the fine art market. This additional coating results in a product that is more resistant to rust than all other carbon steel palette knives (which until this innovation has been the industry standard). Each palette knife from this range has been crafted using hand-forged steel, an acacia wood handle and brass ferrule, for an artist palette knife that will stand the test of time. The blades are flexible and resilient for ultimate control.