Santoku Knife - 440C Japanese Stainless Steel - Forged and Hammered The handle is beautifully hammered and folded!!! The Santoku knife is the Japanese version of the chef's knife. The word 'santoku' means 'three virtues', which refers to the three cutting functions of the knife: slicing, dicing and chopping (fine, slices and cubes). Calling this versatility an all-rounder in the kitchen. The Forged knife is made of Japanese 440C steel with a hardness of 58 Rockwell. The knife is forged by hand, which makes each unique. The knife has a blade thickness of 2 mm and a cutting angle of 18 degrees. The Santoku knife is packed in a luxurious wooden box (b). The blade is provided with dimples so that food does not stick to the blade as quickly. Object: Santoku Knife. Dimensions box: 33.3 cm. x 9.3 cm. x 4 cm. Material (blade and handle): Forged and Hammered 440C Japanese Stainless Steel. Packaging: Luxurious wooden box. Condition: New, not used. Origin: Japan design. Photo's are part of the description. Delivery: The object will be packed carefully, and shipped insured worldwide with a Track-and-Trace code. Quality and fast Shipping.