With a wide, curved blade designed to accommodate both chopping and rocking cuts, this versatile rocking santoku is perfect for chopping herbs, mincing shallots, and cutting tasks large and small. The unique shape of the blade makes it easy to use a rocking cut for quicker, more efficient cutting and decreased prep time.This extraordinary knife will quickly become your go-to blade. Thanks to a revolutionary hardening process, the exceptional steel holds a keen edge, while the ergonomic handle, precision balance and rounded spine ensure comfort even during marathon prep sessions. Product Features Miyabi Evolution knives represent the next refinement in East-meets-West cutlery Designed to exacting standards, Evolution melds expert artistry with ground-breaking technology Revolutionary FC61 steel pairs fine carbide distribution with an astonishing 61 Rockwell hardness Fine-carbide distribution results in a blade that holds an incredibly sharp angle and is extremely durable, with no risk of chipping under normal use Double Friodur hardening improves the microstructure of the steel for exceptional cutting performance, corrosion resistance and rock-solid durability Each forged, full-tang blade is touched by 46 artisans and hand-honed via a three-step, dry-sharpening process to a screaming-sharp 22 to 24 degrees Blades are polished to a mirror finish and feature sand-blasted katana edges. Hollow-ground edge helps prevent sticking Triple-riveted handles feature striking red spacers and are individually weight adjusted for perfect balance and a secure, comfortable grip Handle undergoes a rigorous nine-step finishing process to ensure perfect ergonomic design Comfort-oriented features such as a rounded spine, bolster and heel reduce cutting fatigue and make the knife easy to hold in either an Eastern or Western grip
