Messermeister San Moritz Elit&eacute; Kullenschliff Santoku Knife, 5-Inch The Santoku Knife is also known as a Japanese chefs knife. The San Moritz Elit 5 Santoku has a thin taper for maximum precision when slicing vegetables, fish and meat. The Messermeister San Moritz Elit knife collection have a completely molded, ergonomic and contemporary handle. Featuring a unique personalization plate, this series of knives will be a statement piece in any kitchen. The German 1.4116 high-carbon, stainless alloy blade resists stains and corrosion, exhibits toughness and durability, holds its edge retention, and is easy to re-sharpen to a razor-like edge. This knife line is one-piece, hot-drop hammer forged, which produces the strongest blade from heel to tip. The blades are heat treated and cooled to achieve a Rockwell of 57-58. The three-step, 15 degree Elite edge is hand stropped on a cloth wheel, creating the sharpest possible cutting surface on an edged tool. The bolsterless heel simplifies all cutting, sharpening & honing tasks, making use of the entire blade from heel to tip. Handcrafted in the historic cutlery capital of Solingen, Germany, by 3rd and 4th generation cutlery artisans. The Knife for Life guarantee provides a lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects.