The Katai 14 cm santoku knife is the Japanese counterpart to the traditional chef’s knife and excels in versatility. ‘Santoku’ stands for the three virtues: slicing, chopping and dicing, exactly what this knife excels at. Thanks to its compact 14 cm size, the Katai santoku knife is particularly agile and ideal for precision work in the kitchen. Hand-forged from high-quality Japanese VG10 steel, with a hardness of 60 Rockwell, a blade thickness of 2 mm and a cutting angle of 18 degrees, this knife offers the perfect balance between strength and control. Supplied in a luxurious wooden box and including a 10-year warranty. Also available in a larger 18 cm version.