The KC-148 santoku features a Takefu Shiro-2 high carbon steel core/SUS410 stainless steel blade and a wood handle with stainless bolster. Santoku are all-purpose Japanese knives, and are used in much the same way as a French chef knife.

About the 2000 Series:

Knives of the 2000 series feature hon-warikomi-clad blades made of Takefu Shiro-2 high carbon steel cutting core and san mai SUS410 stainless steel. This composition provides excellent edge retention with a HRC 61 or more.