The dimples or hollowson the side of this Santoku create air pockets which cause food to fall away from the blade rather than sticking to the knifePrecision forged from a single blank of high carbon steelLaser-controlled and tested cutting edgeIncredibly sharpSkillfully honed cutting edge. Honed by hand twiceFunctional, solid, reliable designTriple riveted, full tang handleHand WashMade in Germany Wusthof 4183