Kai Wasabi Santoku 16.5cmThe santoku is a Japanese all purpose kitchen knife. Like a chefs knife, the santoku is used for just about every cutting job in the kitchen. It works well with vegetables, proteins, and fruit and excels at slicing and dicing. All Wasabi blades are made of corrosion resistant 1K6 high carbon stainless steel for superior sharpness and edge retention. The blades are graze finished for a beautiful, brushed look. The knife is completed with a smooth,

the Wasabi Deba is a very versatile knife

while still providing the longer cutting edge you want

It is a multi-purpose knife—the Chinese answer to a chef's knife

For boning

the narrow

or executing the perfect rocking cut through fresh herbs

A medium to fine whetstone

thin strips

and offers an extremely comfortable grip

The wide blade is perfect for cutting meat

yet short enough to provide excellent cutting control

it is ideal for slicing cuts and push cuts