The core of this blade is a unique formation of two Ayous plies treated and glued at high temperatures and under great pressure. It is then cooled and prepared for the next stage. Two carbon plies are added to the core to maintain blade stability and the appropriate hardness. Donic is in the process of changing the “Ovtcharov” blade line to the “Original” blade line. The Ovtcharov blades were very popular among Donic‘s customers, so they kept the design and modality of the blades unchanged and have merely revised the print and lens. They are the same blade. Once we run out of Ovtcharov blades we will be sending out the new “Original” version. Blades with anatomic handles are still available with an Ovtcharov design on the lens.