Japanese Santoku/Multi-purpose Knife with Walnut Handle

**Please note: this item requires signature upon delivery** The Santoku knife style originated in Japan. "Santoku" means three virtues or three uses. Suggested uses: Precision mincing, dicing, slicing, chopping meat proteins and vegetables. This Sakai Takayuki Western style series from Hasu-Seizo that has a blade with a hammer eye pattern and features a beautiful ripple. It is resistant to rust.  Made in Japan. Damascus 45 Layer (AUS-10 core)180mm (approx 7") Santoku/MultipurposeJapanese style handle made with Walnut woodBlade Width: 45 mm Blade Thickness: 2 mm Handle Length: 135 mm Handle Thickness: 22 mm Please do not cut bone or frozen food. It may cause chipping or other damage. Do not put in the dishwasher. Damascus Steel:Damascus steel is a beautifully patterned steel material that was originally produced in the Damascus region of Syria since it was said to be called warts steel. The current Damascus steel produces an elegant ripple to alternately superimpose and polish two kin