copy of Messermeister - 5" Meridian Elite Santoku

The Meridian Elité Kullenschliff Santoku Knife is a Japanese chef's knife with the same versatility found in a traditional chef's knife.  It has a thin taper for maximum precision when slicing vegetables, fish and meat. The kullens (semi-circular hollows on either side of the blade) reduce drag and ease the cutting and separation of meats, cheese and vegetables. The blade and handle are compatible in width and weight, resulting in a well-balanced knife. 

 German 1.4116 stainless carbon alloy blade
 This knife line is one-piece, hot-drop hammer forged
 The blades are heat treated and cooled to a Rockwell of 57-58.
 The three-step, 15° Elité edge is hand stropped
 Bolsterless heel simplifies all cutting, sharpening and honing
 Handcrafted in the historic Solingen, Germany