The KC-718 Santoku features a NKS32 high carbon steel blade and a wood handle with steel bolster. Santoku are all-purpose Japanese knives, and are used in much the same way as a French chef knife.

About the Minamoto Kanemasa M Series:

Minamoto Kanemasa M-series knives have carbon steel blades made of NKS32, which provide excellent edge retention, HRC 59-60. The basic and simple handles have excellent grip and will stand up to anything you put it to. Professional quality, these have of a full-tang construction with welded bolster. Proudly made in Seki city, Japan.