The Messermeister petite Messer knife line is designed to be the perfect weight and size for handling all the light duty chopping, slicing and dicing of smaller fruits, vegetables, meats and breads. The ergonomic handles provide a secure, comfortable grip and the thin razor sharp blades cut with precision. Each fine edge prep blade is light-weight, maneuverable and the right size for today's quick prep culinary artists. Just as versatile as a traditional chef's knife, the Santoro knife is also known as a Japanese chef's knife. The petite Messer 5” kullenschliff Santoku, has a thin taper for maximum precision when slicing vegetables, fish and meat. The kullens are the semi-circular hollows on either side of the blade which reduce adhesion and ease the cutting and separation of meats, cheese and vegetables.