The Pure Komachi 2 Hollow-Ground Santoku's Asian-inspired blade works well for any job for which you'd normally choose a chef's knife. Yet the santoku's shorter length and blade design make it highly maneuverable. Many cooks find they prefer it to a chef's knife for most kitchen tasks. This one is not only razor sharp, it also features hollow-ground indentations on the blade that help food release more easily, which is especially handy for any slicing, dicing, or chopping task. The sophisticated black color adds a touch of class to any kitchen.
The Pure Komachi 2 Hollow-Ground Nakiri is bright, "veggie" green to remind you to eat your vegetables-and to prepare them using this handy knife. A nakiri is simply a Japanese-style vegetable knife. With its straight edge, use a simple push cut to cut through a wide variety of fresh vegetables. If you're a fan of stir-fry dishes or salads, we predict that the Pure Komachi 2 Hollow-Ground Nakiri is going to become one of your favorite knives. To make your vegetable prep tasks even easier, the hollow-ground indentations in the blade help food release more quickly from the blade.