Messermeister - Messermeister Mu Micarta 6.1/2&quot; Santoku Knife with Damascus Blade - Messermeister Mu Micarta 6.1/2&quot; Santoku Knife with Damascus Blade - MU-203   Also known as a Japanese Chef&rsquo;s Knife, the Santoku is a wide blade knife with an overall thinner spine and taper than a French or German style Chef&rsquo;s Knife. The thin taper (or blade thickness) is lengthened to give it maximum precision when slicing. The Santoku Knife is one of the world&rsquo;s most popular knives. The spine runs parallel to the relatively flat cutting edge, which ensures a steady, balanced knife.