The Pro Le Blanc Slim 7inch santoku knife is perfect for detailed kitchen tasks. Santoku Japanese for "three virtues" excels at three cutting techniques: expertly mince garlic, slice cucumber, and dice onions with this Asian allrounder, whose hollow edge blade has small indentations, aka grantons, which prevent food from sticking while cutting.Pro Le Blanc Slim knives feature a mediumsized handle, a blade profile that is 9% smaller, and a weight that is 24% lighter than our original Pro knives. They are perfect for smaller hands. And the lighter weight provides increased nimbleness, ergonomics, and comfort.ZWILLING Pro, the most userfriendly knife on the market, is now available with elegant matte white handles. ZWILLING Pro Le Blanc boasts a unique curved bolster that acts as an extension of the hand, supporting the professional pinch grip, with thumb and index finger on the blade, for safe cutting and less fatigue. The blade was designed with a broad curve in the front to facilitate the rocking motion of Western cutting, while the straight back is ideal for the Asian chopping motion. The full length of the blade can be used when cutting and can be sharpened from bolster to tip.