A santoku knife is an asian style knife with a straight edge. It's an all-round knife for a variety of tasks. The wide blade allows for some typical activities like crushing garlic and scooping up the chopped ingredients on the blade. The holes in the blade reduce sticking of the cut items to the blade. Knife Blade Type: Straight Edge Base Material: 100% Stainless Steel Care: Hand Wash Country of Origin: Imported