Made in Japan, this Shun Reserve 7 inch hollow-ground santoku knife is the ideal knife for chopping vegetables. Also known as an Asian cook's knife, the straight blade edge lets you chop with a quick up-and-down motion and the hollow edge helps keep food from sticking to the blade. This Shun Reserve santoku knife's sharp edge is sure to stay sharp for longer because of its extra hard SG-2 steel core. The blade is also protected from rust and other damage by 32 layers of stainless steel that are clad to the exterior. This also gives the blade a beautiful Damascus look.