The WÜSTHOF Gourmet Santoku Knife (Hollow Edge) is a 17cm (7") non-forged stainless steel knife with a black synthetic handle, part of WÜSTHOF's entry-level Gourmet series made in Germany. Versatile in shape, weight and edge for mincing/chopping herbs, vegetables and fruit as well as preparing fish and meat; hollow edge reduces friction. Rockwell hardness 56 HRC.