SC Santoku 180mm (7.1 in) ZDP189Type: Santoku Finish: Polished Blade Length: 180 mm (7. 1 in) Core Edge Steel: ZDP189 Stainless Steel HRC (Rockwell Hardness): 65 67 Handle: Burned Oak Bevel: Double Bevel Place of Origin: Seki The universal and representative all purpose knife for home use has the strengths of both the traditional nakiri and the Western butcher's knife. Santoku means "three uses" or "three virtues," derived from its flexibility in cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.