Break away from the boredom of using a traditional chef's knife with the KAI Professional 7 inch Santoku Knife. The word Santoku means "three virtues," meaning it will slice, dice, and mince ingredients effortlessly. The main benefit of the blade style is its shorter length, which make the knife highly maneuverable for many cutting tasks. Each KAI Professional knife has a high-carbon stainless-steel blade that is mirror-polished and finished with unique hammered detail. Superior cutlery design at an affordable price.