It is made of plastic with a slot in the middle for the saw blade to slide through. It has 3 screw holes on each side (6 in total) to firmly secure the kerf plate to your saw.
Kerf plates (also called kerf boards) are used to prevent excessive splintering, resulting in cleaner cuts. Using the wrong kerf plate for your tool can give a rough edge to the material you¡¯re cutting.
