Japanese kitchen knives with hollow edge in black/silver. Blade grind: hollow grind. Handle material: plastic, blade material: stainless steel. More control thanks to finger rest and good balance. Handle with antibacterial protection. Dishwasher safe: Yes. Santoku knife. The Santoku, which translates to "knife of three virtues" in German, is originally a Japanese blade shape for a multipurpose kitchen knife. Characteristic is the blunt top edge of the knife, which aligns with the handle. Additionally, the wide blade extends well below the handle, providing ample space for the fingers.