This Asian-inspired knife is a favorite with many. A knife of many talents, it handles all the basic cutting tasks quickly and easily. With its shorter 5.5-inch blade, this santoku is exceptionally light and maneuverable. This size is perfect for any medium-sized kitchen task, from slicing carrots and shallots to mincing herbs to cutting chocolate. Hollow-ground indentations on the blade help food release from the blade more easily. If you prefer a smaller, lighter kitchen knife, this one is for you.

• The popular santoku in a slightly smaller size
• Proprietary Composite Blade Technology puts high-performance VG10 steel on the cutting edge and highly corrosion-resistant Japanese 420J stainless steel on the blade upper
• San mai edge construction protects and supports the VG10 cutting core; razor-sharp 16° edge each side for quick, easy cutting
• Traditional handle design in textured PP/TPE polymer blend provides a contemporary look, secure grip and balance, and is easy to maintain
• Blade tang extends all the way to the embossed handle medallion for strength and balance
• Handcrafted in Japan