The Güde "Damascus" series shows at a glance that this is a very individual, exclusive speciality in the Güde series. The blade is forged by hand from a soft, elastic steel and an extremely hard steel in over 50 manual operations and stands out with its beautiful, unusual pattern, which is emphasised by a special etching process. The triple-riveted handle is made of partially fossilised desert ironwood that is up to 1,500 years old, extremely hard and beautiful and unparalleled due to its unique grain. The Güde knives in the "Damascus" series are not rustproof and must not be put in the dishwasher. The term "Santoku" comes from the Japanese and stands for the typical Japanese blade shape of the Güde "Damascus" chef's knife. It is ideal for the finest cutting work in the kitchen and cuts meat, fish and vegetables cleanly and expertly without effort. A professional sharpening steel or sharpening stone is suitable for sharpening.