This Santoku Knife is made with a thinner core blade of advanced 18 steel clad by two layers of stainless steel. The thinner blade is beveled at a mere 12.5° bevel for an ultra-sharp and fine edge that absolutely races through prep work with effortless precision. The blades are individually hammered, ice-tempered, and hardened to Rockwell C58° - C59°. The blade transitions smoothly and seamlessly into the ergonomically shaped stainless handle. A contoured thumb rest helps ensure grip and control and the hollowed handle is filled with sand to achieve a precise weight for the perfect balance.