Helen's Asian Kitchen 6.5-inch Classic Santoku Knife

Product Description Arguably, a good knife is the essence of Chinese cooking. The Classic Santoku is an all-purpose knife that traces its roots back to the Japanese kitchen. Helen's Asian Kitchen Santoku knife is made from the highest quality, German-standard stainless steel providing a durable, keen cutting edge that's perfect for slicing boneless meats, filleting fish, butterflying shrimp, cutting vegetables and more. The specially, hand-ground edge is designed to help reduce drag and keep foods from sticking to the blade. The seamless, brushed stainless steel handle washes completely clean and will not absorb any oil, moisture or juices from meat and seafood. Here is a beautiful, high-performance knife that will make cutting truly a pleasure. Use and Care: As with any fine cutlery, we do not recommend washing in the dishwasher. Heat and harsh detergents may pit or discolor the steel over time. Wash the knife by hand in hot soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Store in a knife block or on a magnetic rack. If storing in a drawer, use a blade guard for safety and to prevent damaging or dulling the blade. Helen Chen is a leading Asian culinary expert, cookbook author, cooking instructor and developer of Helen's Asian Kitchen cookware and cooking accessories. Helen's focus is making Asian cooking quick and easy, healthy, and more accessible to the home cook. Here recipes are updated to incorporate heart-healthy oils and readily available supermarket ingredients while still maintaining the authentic flavors and variety of traditional Asian cuisine. Her inspiration for new recipes and products comes from her frequent trips to Asia for business and family visits. Amazon.com The main ingredient of comfortable cooking, a good kitchen knife like the Helen's Asian Kitchen classic santoku simplifies preparation and minimizes work. Crafted from premium materials with a tested, traditional design, this Japanese-style chef's knife is ideal for slicing meats, seafood, and vegetables. Made from high-performance, German-standard, chrome molybdenum vanadium stainless steel, the piece features a keen hollow-ground blade with shallow air pockets and a razor-sharp edge. The design reduces sticking, so foods can be sliced very thin and quickly. The knife also features a stainless-steel handle with a pretty brushed finish for a secure grip and modern look. Seamless construction simplifies cleanup, which should be done by hand for best preservation of the knife's materials. --Emily Bedard

• Classic santoku knife for slicing, chopping, and mincing meats and vegetables
• Crafted from high-performance chrome molybdenum vanadium stainless steel for a superb edge; features hollow ground edges
• Brushed stainless steel contoured handle for a non-slip, comfortable grip
• Light weight and perfectly balanced for fatigue-free cutting
• Smooth, seamless construction is sanitary and easy to clean