The 18 cm Forged Olive Santoku knife represents the Japanese interpretation of the chef's knife. The word 'santoku' stands for 'three virtues', which refers to the three cutting techniques this knife can perform: slicing, slicing and dicing. This versatility makes it an all-round kitchen instrument. The Forged Intense knives are made from Japanese 440C steel with a hardness of 58 Rockwell. Each Forged knife undergoes the traditional artisanal forging process, which makes each copy unique. The knives have a blade thickness of 2 mm and a cutting angle of 18 degrees. The 18 cm Intense Santoku Knife is supplied in a luxurious wooden box.