You'll love chopping with a santoku style knife instead of a chef's knife. The hollowed air pockets allow for vegetables to fall off the blade as you cut instead of sticking to the blade.
This santoku is a great value. I was looking for a santoku that was a value line for a gift and this was perfect! It isn't made in China, instead it is made in Spain, so I felt better about purchasing it. Will definitely get more of these as gifts in the future!
I use this knife for so many tasks in the kitchen but especially when I need to chop, slice or dice. The Santoku is one of my choice blade styles because one kife can accomplish so many tasks. The hallowed out sections on the knife keep whatevery you are slicing, dicing, or cutting, off of your knife. That means no sticking and veggies stay on the cutting board and not your knife.
Classic is forged and made of German steel but made in Spain. You get a knife that's as close to the Germany knives at a fraction of the cost. The classic santoku is a great addition to any set; it chops perfectly and the little dimples help sticky foods release from the blade.
The classic line is made from German steel and even fully forged. The santoku is great for vegetate prep and can go through the toughest of vegetables. It is a great addition to a 8" chef.
My daughter uses this knife on a regular basis. the 7" blade is perfect for beginners and those intimidated by the larger 8" knife. It's pretty light weight which is also a plus for her. Great for chopping and slicing.