Spyderco Kitchen Santoku Plain Edge Knife Polypropylene Handle Black. A Japanese style butcher's knife the Spyderco Santoku's blade has a subtle curve designed for rocking cuts on a cutting board. MBS-26 stainless blade is flat-ground with a vertical finger guard providing control and keeping the hand from slipping up on the cutting edge. The handle of the Spyderco Santoku Kitchen Knife is black Sermollan molded with parallel and perpendicular steps that keep the hand from slipping even if you're up to your elbows in water oil and slippery kitchen goo. Features of Spyderco Kitchen Santoku Plain Edge Knife: Full-flat-ground blade Mbs-26 stainless steel blade Durable molded Polypropylene handle Classic Japanese santoku pattern Stepped texture handle for improved grip Blade Length 6.81" MBS-26 Steel Blade/Polypropylene Plastic Handle Package Contents: Spyderco Kitchen Santoku Plain Edge Knife Spydercos involvement in kitchen knives dates back to the early 1980s and the beginnings of the companys knife production. After being discontinued a number of years ago they are now back by popular demand and better than ever. The K08 Santoku has a special place in Spydercos history as we were the first company to introduce a commercial santoku into the U.S. market. This unique Japanese kitchen knife design straddles the line between a traditional Asian cleaver and a Western chefs knife and performs the tasks of both exceedingly well. Its 6.81-inch blade is made from premium MBS-26 stainless steel blade ground exceptionally thin and meticulously heat treated for optimal edge retention. The durable black polypropylene plastic handle is injection molded directly onto the tang of the blade and features a distinctive stepped texture pattern that provides amazing comfort and control during use. If youre a serious chef you owe it to yourself to give the Santoku a try. Once you do youll wonder how you ever got along without one.