The name "UKON" has many positive connotations in Japanese legend, and in true GLOBAL tradition, the GLOBAL UKON series is constructed from the finest CROMOVA 18 Stainless Steel material and features thicker blades to enhance performance. The Global Ukon GUM-10 Vegetable Knife, also known as a `Nakiri', is a Japanese square-tipped knife created almost exclusively for prepping vegetables. The flat parts of the blade are designed to chop and slice through vegetables with precision and ease. The knife's wide blade is also ideal for moving ingredients from the chopping board to the pan.Cromova Stainless Steel Blade