5 Santoku Knife is an alternative to a Chefs Knife for cutting chopping and mincing vegetables Every GLOBAL SAI blade is made of the finest stainless steel Cromova 18 designed exclusively for GLOBAL Tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56 DegreeC58 Degree SAI blades hold their razor sharp edges longer than other steel and resist rust stains and corrosion Lightweight and balanced for easy handling in the kitchen ssooth contours and seamless construction eliminate food and dirt traps Made in Niigata Japan Lifetime warranty against material and manufacturing defects