Kyocera FK ceramic santoku knife is a Japanese knife with a sharp ceramic blade. The santoku knife has a thin blade which makes it well suited for quick chopping motions and when working with vegetables. The santoku knife is the Japanese equivalent of the chef's knife and can, just like the chef's knife, be used for a variety of tasks. The ceramic blade is significantly sharper than metal knives, making it easy to cut, chop, and slice everything from vegetables to meat and fish. The santoku knife's ceramic blade is significantly lighter than a metal blade, is not affected by acids, and does not rust. Very little maintenance is required to keep the knife sharp, and if necessary, you can sharpen it with a diamond sharpener.