I have two of these, both made in Germany, I thought that they were wood rasps and have used them as such and they do seem to do a decent job. Both of mine are similar in the metalwork but the handles are a little different in lengths,one has what appears to be a lacquer on a maple or ? handle and the other is some type of hardwood with a red or burgundy finish. I don't know if this helps but it is all I can offer