The Heirol Albera Santoku knife is a beautifully designed kitchen knife with a lovely, traditional wooden handle. The knife makes a great all-purpose knife for all cutting, slicing and chopping activities. The knife's wooden handle is made of ash wood, while the blade is made of high-quality, corrosion-resistant steel. The forged blade is sturdy but at the same time adaptive, and its optimal sharpness and angle make all cutting tasks pleasant and effortless. The base of the blade is shaped so that the handle provides an ergonomic and secure grip.