Sharp as a razor and almost without resistance, the double-bevelled blade of the Santoku cuts fish, meat and vegetables equally. The beautifully shaped handle made of Magnolia wood and genuine buffalo horn ferrule is very comfortable to hold. A wooden sheath protects the blade. In order to keep the valuable knife sharp use the combination sharpening stone together with the instruction on DVD. Our Japanese master blacksmith will show you how to professionally sharpen kitchen knives on waterstones. He presents different types of stones, showing motions and gives care instructions. Santoku Hocho: triple-layered blade, core layer White Paper Steel, hardness 61 HRC, not rustproof. Sharpening stone: grit 1000/6000. DVD (15 minutes), in German. With DICTUM Sharpening Primer. Comes in a gift box.