The HanzoSwords.com Riddic Daggers are coated with a black paint, and not from a oil temper. The blades arrive blunt, yet with a edge set for possable finishing. The metals that make the items are high in quality, and carbon count. The Handels are wraped in a leather that is both suppel and soft to the touch, yet is thick enough to withstand handeling. The price Is also an appealing note on this item.