Santoku Knife - Hammered and Forged - 440C Japanese Stainless Steel - Olive Wood The Forged Santoku knife is the Japanese version of the chef's knife. The word 'santoku' means 'three virtues', which refers to the three cutting functions of the knife: fine, slices and cubes. Calling this versatility an all-rounder in the kitchen. The Forged knife is made of Japanese 440C steel with a hardness of 58 Rockwell. All Forged knives are forged by hand, which makes each unique. The knife has a blade thickness of 2 mm and a cutting angle of 18 degrees. The Santoku knife is packed in a luxurious wooden box. The handle is made of olive wood. The blade is provided with dimples so that food does not stick to the blade as quickly. Object: Forged Santoku Knife. Dimensions: 33.3 cm. x 9.3 cm. x 4 cm. Material (blade): 440C Japanese Stainless Steel. Material (handle): Olive Wood. Packaging: Luxurious wooden box. Condition: New, not used. Origin: Japan. Photo's are part of the description. Delivery: The object will be packed carefully, and shipped insured worldwide with a Track-and-Trace code. Quality and fast Shipping.