The Chef Craft Elite 7" Santoku Knife with Wooden Box cuts through vegetables like butter. Perfect for all your chopping needs, its superior quality will make your prep work fast and easy. This blade consists of German 1.4116 rated stainless steel, giving it a low maintenance, high performance quality. The stainless steel used is high in carbon ensuring long lasting sharpness, and strength. Hammered design the mirror-finished blade contains a hammered design that is both beautiful and functional. The added texture prevents food from sticking to your blade during use. The Micarta handle makes this knife not only dishwasher safe, but also provides extra grip during use with wet hands.