This Santoku with a hollow blade is perfect for all kitchen work and delicate cuts. Santoku - Japanese for "three virtues" - is characterised by three cutting techniques: You can chop garlic, slice cucumbers and dice onions with this Asian all-rounder. MIYABI celebrates Japanese craftsmanship with Artisan. Using traditional methods and innovative techniques, these knives blend past and present to create an exceptional knife collection. The powerful SG2 microcarbide powder steel core is coated with a stunning Tsuchime finish. This exquisite hand-hammered effect prevents food from sticking. The CRYODUR blades are characterised by exceptional sharpness and durability thanks to the innovative ice-hardening process. Each knife has a hand-ground blade with a genuine katana edge, a tribute to the samurai swords that were made in Seki centuries ago. The handles, made of special cocobolo rosewood pakkawood, reflect the beauty of the blade. Refined details include brass and red spacers, a mosaic pin and a stainless steel end cap. The attractive D-shaped handle is designed to fit comfortably in the hand for fatigue-free handling.