The Kershaw 6.5-inch Santoku is a great alternative to a chef's knife. A Japanese blade shape, its shorter length and design make it highly maneuverable. Because of this, many chefs prefer the santoku for all-purpose tasks. This one is not only razor sharp, but the blade also features hollow-ground indentations, also known as a granton edge, to help food release more easily. Prepping meals seems almost effortless with the Kershaw Santoku.FeaturesJapanese-style chef's knife; all-purpose prep workDIN 1.4116 stainless steel blade; horizontal satin grazed finishHand-sharpened 16Adeg double-bevel blade (32Adeg comprehensive) is razor sharpBlack polypropylene handle offers a comfortable and sure-gripIncludes matching sheath