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The \"three virtues\" refer to slicing, mincing, and dicing which this knife excels at. This lightweight, well-balanced chef knife feels amazing in your hand and will allow you to make quick work of vegetables, meat, and other chef duties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saber grind gives the cutting edge an extra strong blade which stands up to hard-use such as repetitive chopping. The gorgeous olive and rose wood duo-tone handle will feel comfortable in your hand with the octagon shaped design. You can spend hours cutting with this exquisite knife with virtually no hand fatigue. This knife is almost too beautiful to use, but believe us, it is an absolute pleasure to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eItamae Hand-Forged Damascus Steel 7\" Santoku Chef Knife - Olive Wood and Rosewood Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Wood and Rosewood (Octagon shaped)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damascus Steel (1095 and 15n20)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamascus Pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Layers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockwell Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 56-59\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compound Bevel \/ Saber grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-grain leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excel at slicing, mincing, and dicing with one knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight \u0026amp; Balanced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 oz weight reduces hand fatigue during extended use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Duo-tone olive and rosewood octagon design for superior grip and comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Grade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 56-59 hardness for excellent edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaber Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extra strong cutting edge for repetitive chopping tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256-layer Damascus steel with stunning twist pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift-Ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comes with leather sheath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Tradition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic Santoku design for precision cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This knife is a BLEM. Blemished inventory or a “blem” is a new, unused product that has a defect. These defects come from the manufacturer and do not affect the structural or functional integrity of the product. All products are laser engraved with a Bladewolf logo to indicate they are a blemished product. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe product images do not represent a blemished knife. They are stock photos only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife is hand-forged from natural materials, there will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL BLEM PRODUCT SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS, RETURNS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE ACCEPTED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1095 steel is a high-carbon steel and will rust if not dried and oiled after use. Do not put in dishwasher. Hand wash only with soap and hot water. 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