"Santoku" refers to knives with the characteristic Japanese blade shape, such as the Güde knife X546 from the "Alpha Olive" series. It is versatile and suitable for fine cutting tasks in the kitchen, excellent for slicing meat, and ideal for chopping larger fruits and vegetables. The hollow edge helps prevent thin and soft slices from sticking to the blade. The hand-forged blade of this Güde knife is made from chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel, crafted from a single piece, rust-resistant, ice-hardened, and hand-sharpened. The optimally balanced, finely polished handle is made from aged, selected olive wood. The rivets are made of stainless steel, with the "palm rivet" in the center made of non-stainless aluminum. Güde knives with wooden handles should never be placed in the dishwasher.