The G-series knives were among the first Japanese knives to be introduced to Western markets and have a devout following of happy customers. Seamless melding of handle to blade, great balance, forgiving knife that does not damage easily and takes a keen edge. Similar to a cleaver but without the height, this vegetable knife is a perfect everyday knife for all general-cooking purposes. Food sticks less to fluted knives due to the air pockets which are created during cutting. Ice tempered and hardened to Rockwell C56°-58°