Santoku knife with hollow ground/granton edge. The scalloped grooves on the sides of the blade edge helps with reducing friction and sticking of foods. The blade is constructed of a single piece of steel, with a unique convex edge for unsurpassed performance Made of hollow handles which are then filled with sand to achieve the desired weight and deliver the perfect balance.Ergonomic, stainless steel hygienic handles with signature dimple pattern offer a comfortable, slip-resistant grip. The blade is made of the finest stainless steel called CROMOVA 18 (Chromium, Molybdenum and Vanadium), designed exclusively for GLOBAL®