The Santoku Knife is a multifunctional item. It is made for chopping vegetables, thin slicing and cutting fish and meat. The scalloped indentations make this knife easy to use by creating air pockets between blade and food, ensuring nothing sticks to the blade. Kitchen knives KITAKAMI are made of high-quality German steel X50CrMoV15. It is strong and durable, hardened up to HRC 57 on Rockwell scale. These knives are perfect for everyday use. Double side symmetrical sharpening of the blades simplifies cutting and slicing. Thick heel prevents fingers from slipping and ensures additional support. Each item has stainless steel bolster for a perfect knife balance. Polypropylene handle is fixed with 3 even rivets properly. Matt finishing helps handles to stay non-slippery and to prevent hands injury. Hand wash only.