The fine edge Santoku Japanese for "three virtues" excels at three cutting techniques. Expertly mince garlic, slice cucumber, and dice onions with this Asian allrounder. G2 microcarbide powder steel Authentic thin Japanese blade profile Handhoned using the threestep honbazuke process to a 9.5 to 12degree edge Cryodur blade, icehardened to Rockwell 63 101layer flower damascus design with katana edge Handcrafted of carbon steel, birch wood, and stainless steel Approx. 16.7"L x 3"W x 1"T Sold individually Dishwasher safe; hand washing recommended Made in Japan