The Wusthof Classic 5 Inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife is a go to knife for daily meal preparation The sharp, hollow edge allows you to cut extremely thin slices without food sticking to the blade. Wusthof Classic knives are forged from a single piece of high carbon no-stain steel, a specially alloyed steel. Painstakingly manufactured, these knives are pure fun to work with and will turn even the preparation of a simple dish into a culinary pleasure. Made in Solingen, Germany.