Yoshihiro Hayate Inox Aus-8 Santoku Japanese Chefs Knife Integrated Stainless Handle 6.75 Inch Santoku Chefs knife are perfect for slicing, dicing, chopping, and mincing of fruits, vegetables, bonesless meats, and fish. Forged from a single piece of Japanese Inox Aus-8 High Carbon Stain-Resistant steel (HRC 60) A traditional Japanese convex grind (Hamaguri-ba) that excels in sharpness, durability and ease of sharpening. Integrated hollow stainless steel handle, molded for comfort and ribbed for safe grip, is welded directly onto the blade to make for a durable, long lasting knife that is also easy to clean and sanitary. Handwash with mild cleanser; NSF Approved; Handmade by skilled tradesmen in Japan.