The name Ukon has many positive connotations in Japanese legend. 10% sharper than previous collections. Cromova18 stainless steel. Thicker blade for added strength. Acute 15 degree cutting edge. Ambidextrous thumb rest for extra comfort. Designed by Komin Yamada. Made in Japan. Ukon cylinder engine block. This set contains the Global Ukon GU-01 Chef’s knife 21cm, this is a versatile all-purpose blade that is great for chopping vegetables, meat, fish, slicing and dicing. Whatever the task this Chef’s knife will perform every time. The second piece is the Ukon GU-03 Bread knife 22cm. The Ukon GU-03 Bread knife has a long, serrated blade, perfect for slicing through thick crusty bread loaves and soft bread rolls. The serrated blade is also perfect for slicing soft fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, the blade glides into the delicate skin, preventing you from crushing the juicy inner layer, leaving a nice clean finish. The next blade is the Ukon GUM-10 Vegetable knife also known as a “