Product Description

Santoku Knives - Blending the top features of a chef's knife and a cleaver, the Calphalon Katana Series Santoku Knife is versatile for cutting meat and slicing fish and a popular knife for cutting vegetables. The dicing knife features a hollow-ground edge for reducing drag and preventing foods from sticking to the blade. Inspired by the centuries-old craftsmanship of premium cutlery, the knife for cutting fish is named for the sacred sword of Japan's Samurai warriors. Santoku references the "three good things" of this all-purpose knife: slicing, dicing and mincing. Forged ultra high-carbon Japanese VG-1 steel core and Damascus-style clad with 32 outer layers of high-carbon, no-stain steel. Time-honored layering process ensures exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention. Distinctive styled Damascus steel santoku blade will not rust, chip, crack or peel. Integrated sure-grip bolster design for controlled full-blade cutting and smooth slicing. Patented, contoured comfort-fit polyresin handle ensures balanced control and precision. Seamless full-tang handle with no rivets. Winner of the 26 Housewares Design Award for innovative design in cutlery. Hand wash. Full lifetime warranty. Since the early 1960s, both professional and home chefs have counted on Calphalon for premium cookware, bakeware and a full line of kitchen products. In 1975 Calphalon revolutionized home cookware with hard-anodized aluminum. Introduced in 2005, the Katana Series cutlery reflects Calphalon's distinction for remarkable style and professional performance. Product Features A blend of a chef's knife and a cleaver for all-purpose cutting of meat, slicing fish and chopping vegetables Hollow-ground edge reduces drag and prevents foods from sticking to the blade Inspired by the centuries-old craftsmanship of premium cutlery, Katana knives are named for the sacred sword of Japan's Samurai warriors Ultra high-carbon Japanese VG-1 steel core Forged Damascus-style blade clad with 32 outer layers of high-carbon, no-stain steel Time-honored layering process ensures exceptional sharpness and ultimate edge retention Distinctive styled Japanese steel blade will not rust, chip, crack or peel Integrated sure-grip bolster design for controlled full-blade cutting and smooth slicing Patented, contoured comfort-fit polyresin handle for balanced control and precision Seamless full-tang handle with no rivets Winner of the 26 Housewares Design Award for innovative design in cutlery Hand wash Full lifetime warranty - Specifications Material: ultra high-carbon Japanese VG-1 steel core; 32 outer layers of high-carbon, no-stain steel; polyresin handle Made in China 5" Santoku Hollow-Edge Knife Model: KN0005VS Size: 5"L blade (9 1/2"L with handle) x 1 1/2"W blade x 1"H handle Weight: 4 1/2 oz. 7" Santoku Hollow-Edge Knife Model: KN0007VS Size: 7"L blade (12 1/4"L with handle) x 1 3/4"W blade x 1"H handle Weight: 8 oz. Use and Care Wipe the blade clean with a wet cloth and dishwashing detergent. Rinse and dry immediately. Dry from the back of the knife to the tip. Do not place the santoku knife in the dishwasher. To prevent blade damage, it is best to store your dicing knife in a knife block or in-drawer knife tray.