Entirely Handmade from RT ARTISAN WORKS Solid thick welded steel with hammered brass plate backing, Copper appointments and encapsulated in marine grade epoxy. Each one hand made, no two are identical. I apologize for the prices here being higher on Ebay. this is due to the higher fees and higher processing fees that ebay has over the other places I sell. I do realize in this troubled economy finding the lowest price is important but being that ebays fees are substantially higher than other places and I have had to adjust accordingly. I am not allowed to direct you to shop with me via my website so please do not send me messages , through Ebay at least. YES I do custom orders but only through my website, NOT ebay. Sincerely, RT ARTISAN WORKS