***** FIVE STAR 7-inch, Fine Edge Santoku – Factory Second

Introduction This product is a Factory Second, which means it may have some minor visual imperfection (discoloration, blemishes, or enameled-over chips). Performance is never affected but pricing is! Please note that all sales for Factory Seconds are final.This 7-inch santoku is perfect for all kitchen tasks. Santoku – Japanese for “three virtues” – excels at three cutting techniques: expertly mince garlic, slice cucumber, and dice onions with this Asian-style all-rounder.The updated design of the German-made Five Star series incorporates a unique handle crafted to fit in the contours of your hand, creating a masterpiece of safety, ergonomics, and comfort. Each Five Star knife is forged from a single piece of high carbon stainless steel resulting in a sturdy, balanced blade. The ice hardened FRIODUR blade is hand sharpened and polished to 15 on each side for precision cuts with every use.? Enhanced bolster design that provides the solid, balanced feel preferred by chefs worldwideInnovative seamless polypropylene handle is ergonomically shaped for the most secure grip and superior comfort. It is unbreakable and hygienic.High-carbon, no-stain steel blade is FRIODUR ice-hardened, resulting in an extraordinarily sturdy blade with superior cutting performanceHand sharpened & polished to 15 on each sidePrecision honed and laser-controlled edge that is incredibly sharp from its first use and stays sharper longerDishwasher safe, hand wash recommendedMade in Germany