The Pure Komachi 2 Hollow-Ground Santoku's is perfect for any task you would use a chef's knife for. Santoku, (Japanese for 'three virtues') knives are ideal for slicing, dicing and mincing. The santoku's shorter length and blade design make it highly maneuverable. With a razor sharp blade (16 Degree cutting angle each side or 32 Degree comprehensive) and hollow-ground indentations that aid in food release, you'll find your food preparation goes much faster in the kitchen. The black color lends a touch of class to your kitchen decor, while the matching blade sheath allows for safe storage on the countertop or in a drawer. The Pure Komachi 2 series of knives feature brilliant monochromatic colors, making the series a real eye-catcher. But all that fun-loving color has a serious purpose too. The color-coding makes it easy to choose the right knife for the job. It also helps guard against cross-contaminating food; color coding can help to prevent you from using the knife the knife you used to cut meat now on the vegetables. The bold blade color is achieved by bonding food-safe FDA approved resin to high-carbon stainless-steel blades. This non-stick coating resists corrosion, makes cleaning simple and helps the knife glide through food with ease. The Pure Komachi 2 color-matched handles are lightweight and ergonomically contoured for a comfortable, fatigue-reducing grip. Incredibly sharp and decidedly attention-getting, Pure Komachi 2 knives make a delightful addition to any kitchen.