Kanetsune Santoku Knife 11 7/8in. KT103

Kanetsune Santoku Knife 11 7/8in. KT103. The Santoku-style blade is ideal for preparing vegetables and cutting other foods that are too large for a kitchen knife to handle. This version of the Santoku features a blade that is shorter and features blade-bending curves. The Japanese cotton handle provides a comfortable grip during any cooking task. This isn't simply a dinner knife. A true kitchen essential it is also great for a multitude of other daily cutting tasks. The Santoku's traditional Japanese style blade is made from hand-forged VG-10 Damascus steel. In an effort to keep weight down this Santoku was designed with a traditional "hamon-ito' Japanese style shaped handle with a hole for a lashing place on the end of the handle to attach a kitchen sheath and a bamboo knife stand. It is also appropriate for a variety of other kitchen tasks such as chopping mincing garlic or even as a rice knife. Additionally rice is a popular dish in Japanese cooking and can be cut into small pieces using a knife like this. Package Contents: Kanetsune Santoku Knife Kanetsune KT103: Santoku Knife 11 7/8in.