Vintage Dexter 48912 is a high carbon steel chef's knife with a full tang.  The knife is made by Dexter-Russell, Inc., a company that is known for producing high-quality kitchen knives.

The handle is tight and secure and does not move.There is a crack on the right side of the handle it doesn't appear to go all the way through the handle. The blade has a nice patina and it holds a Sharp Edge.