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. Product Features Use Kitchen Type Fixed Blade Style Kitchen Knife Blade Style Santoku Blade Edge Plain Pocketclip None Handle Color Black Sheath Molded sheath Product Specifications Blade Length 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) Blade Material DIN 1.4116 Blade Finish/Coating Satin finish Blade Thickness 0.057 in. (1.4 mm) Handle Material Polypropylene Handle Thickness 0.9 in. (22.9 mm) Overall Length 11.15 in. (28.3 cm) Weight 2.9 oz. (82 g)