The Santoku knife is a knife is a cross between a cook’s knife and a vegetable cleaver. The shape makes for a great chopping tool that also acts as a spatula to scoop up your freshly chopped ingredients. This two-piece set also comes with a paring version of the santoku knife that can be used for small chopping chores. In Solingen, Germany, each Wusthof knife is hand-forged in 38 manufacturing steps by skilled craftsmen. The high-carbon stainless steel blades are hardened to maintain a sharp edge and full tangs provide perfect balance with riveted, high-impact composition handles.