Blade: 7.5" AEB-L stainless steel
Handle: Stabilized black ash burl

The santoku is usually agreed to be a Japanese interpretation of a Western interpretation of Japanese cooking knives...which in turn were influenced by Western cooking knives. It's confusing. The santoku is a highly versatile cooking knife, well suited for the full range of cutting tasks in the kitchen. My santoku shape incorporates enough belly for comfortable rocking, and a flat enough edge for chopping.

The balance of the knife is extraordinary; most people's first reaction upon picking up a Zack Jonas kitchen knife is a literal gasp and "it's so light!" The blade also features a rounded spine for comfort. The handle is designed by the hand, for the hand, incorporating ergonomics that reduce fatigue and make the knife a pleasure to use.