The Santoku is a versatile tool in the kitchen and is suitable for fine cutting work.,,Santoku" refers to the typical Japanese blade shape. That thin slices stick to the blade is prevented by the scalloped edge. The blade is hand-forged and made of chrome-vanadium-molybdenum steel. She is stainless, cryogenically hardened and sharpened by hand. The finely polished handle is made of robust and easy to clean Hostaform (high quality plastic) and is equipped with aluminum rivets and is therefore not dishwasher safe. The knives of the Güde Alpha series meet the requirements of the guidelines for knives for use in the catering industry.