About Haruyuki Nishiki - 

When I use the term “traditional steel,” this is exactly the stuff I’m talking about. Shirogami, known as White Carbon Steel in English, will rust if you blink too slowly but cuts like something from another dimension. Seriously, it will change how you think about sharpness. The folks behind this knife realized rustiness was a pain, so they clad the blade in two outer layers of stainless steel. Finished with an elegant cherry wood handle, this blade is as classy as it is sharp.

Designed for kitchen success, Haruyuki knives are beloved among professionals and home cooks alike for their reliable, high-performance blades. Haruyuki combines ancient Japanese tradition with efficient modern technology: blades are forged by machine for unparalleled precision, consistency, and affordability. Skilled artisans then complete the remaining steps by hand, from polishing and sharpening the blade to affixing its handle. The resulting knives have the feel and aesthetics of a traditional handmade knife while being more accessible to young cooks and folks starting their knife collection. 

About the Shape -This is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to their unique shape and smaller easy-to-handle size.