This Japanese-style vegetable knife is finished with a square tip ideal for chopping and prepping root vegetables as well as meats. It features a seamless modern design with one-piece stainless steel construction and professional performance. The Cromova 18 stainless-steel blade is ice-tempered and hardened to 56-58 on the Rockwell scale. With its dramatic signature dimple pattern, the slip-resistant, ergonomic hollow handle filled with sand offers ideal weight and balance.