Yaxell Ketu Santoku Knife 16.5cm Crafted in the heart of Seki, the Japanese capital for sword-making for over 700 years, Yaxell knives encompass genuine mastery based on traditional craftsmanship that has been passed through the ages. Elevated with advanced technology and a unique heat treatment technique, the Yaxell Ketu Santoku Knife is clad with three layers of high quality Damascus steel that has been hammered by hand, producing the gorgeous embossed pattern you see along the surface of the blade. It also features an elegant black beech pakkawood handle that is smooth and comfortable to hold, as well as highly resistant to damage and exposure to moisture.