A die for extrusion-forming a honeycomb structure which includes: a die
base provided with ceramic puddle introducing holes and slits in
communication with the ceramic puddle introducing holes; and a substrate
layer, which roughly defines the final width of the slits, and a surface
layer, which precisely defines the final width of the slits, formed on
the die base in this order so that the final width of the slits becomes
15 to 200 .mu.m, wherein the surface layer is made up of tungsten carbide
particles which are 5 .mu.m or less in average particle diameter and
contain W.sub.3C as a main ingredient. According to this invention, there
is provided a die for extrusion-forming a honeycomb structure which can
restrain fluctuation in extrusion-forming speed among its parts and
resistance to pushing force, both caused at the time of
extrusion-forming, to be very small and is superior in productivity and
durability.