Stone Washed Santoku Chef Knife

Santoku translates as "three virtues" or "three uses" and refers to the versatility of the knife. Santoku knifes are shorter, lighter, and thinner than western style chef's knives. A stone washed finish to the blade adds a rugged look to the steel and complements any kitchen. CTS-XHP is a very durable, extremely low maintenance stainless steel. It is intended to be used at 60/62HRC for specialty knives where the alloy's fine carbide distribution can be used to produce a keenly sharp cutting edge. In addition, the composition of CTS-XHP alloy has been balanced so that it can attain a minimum hardness of 60HRC when air cooled from hardening temperatures of 1,850° to 2,000°F (1,010° to 1,093°C) and is thus more forgiving during heat treatment than similar alloys. CTS-XHP resists corrosion in normal domestic environments and very mild industrial environments, including many petroleum products and organic materials. Handle Material: G10 Blade Material: Stainless - CTS-XHP, a.k.a. "Amer