The Japanese prefer the Santoku blade style as their workhorse in the kitchen. The wide blade is ideal for cutting small and large portions of vegetables and meat. Our Boker Arbolito factory in Buenos Aires is introducing this new model in South America, using the imported 440A stainless steel out of France, with a full tang blade. The handle is made of dishwasher-safe POM material, which makes this a perfect cutting tool for any job in the kitchen, and does not require any special care when it comes to handling and cleaning. Blade length 7". Overall length 12 1/5". Weight 6.8 oz.