The Santoku is one of my favorite blade profiles and I always have it close at hand when working in the kitchen due to the versatility of the blade profile. You can use the santoku on meat, poultry and vegetables, and will find that it is easy work with the D-shape handle which fits perfectly in the hand. This knife is sharp and will retain it sharpness due to the VG10 super steel and the special ice-hardening process.