The Global GS Series 4.5" Fluted Santoku is an alternative to Chef’s Knife. Great for cutting, chopping and mincing vegetables. The blade has a straighter edge than a chef's knife and has a blunted sheepsfoot-tip blade with a thinner spine. It can easily slice thin-boned and boneless meats, fish and vegetables.  The air pockets of the hollow ground blade help allow the food to be released, giving the blade non-stick properties.