Mainstays 5" Stainless Steel Santoku Knife Blue with Sheath is an all-purpose knife ready to take over as your #1 blade in the kitchen. In Japanese, Santoku translates to “three virtues.” Sources say these are referring to the three cutting techniques: slicing, dicing, and chopping. Mainstays 5" Stainless Steel Santoku Knife Blue with Sheath features a sharp blade that cuts through most foods and is ideal for cutting tough foods that can be difficult for standard knives to handle. Build your kitchen from the ground up with all the tools and other items you need to create a useful cooking experience. The Mainstays kitchen products focus on practical designs applied to simple everyday basics and more, keeping your daily life vibrant and efficient.