dalstrong santoku knife - 7" - omega series - american bd1n-vx - hyper steel - w/sheath dalstrong engineered and designed to perfection to master the art of the perfect slice, the omega series knives are a highly versatile blade, ideal for briskets, roasts, ham, salmon, serving, slicing and more. also perfectly adept for prepping large fruits and vegetables, slicing bread loaves and layer cakes, the omega series knives are a necessary addition to every chef’s arsenal. featuring ultra-premium american forged bd1n-vx hyper steel. the blade's composition and added vacuum heat-treatment to 63hrc provide astonishing performance, with a screamingly sharp edge. painstakingly finished to 8-12° per side by expert blade smiths using the traditional 3-step honbazuke method. the addition of nitrogen increases hardness, flexibility, and toughness, while providing exceptional wear resistance, ensuring your blade’s performance will last even-longer and take you further. gorgeously laminated and hot-forged, the ‘liquidmetal’ pattern on the blade minimizes drag and stuck on food while maximizing your slicing efficiency, allowing you to glide through prep. the g10 woven fibreglass handle is near impervious to heat, cold and moisture and is presented in a midnight black with subtle dark red colorings. centered in the full-tang handle is an ornate and over-sized copper and brass mosaic, creating a distinct and striking appearance. the painstakingly detailed craftsmanship continues with the dalstrong lionhead insignia carefully engraved on both the mirror-polished end-cap and blade itself. this knife doesn’t just mean business, it looks it too.