Global Ukon Utility knife 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. In true GLOBAL tradition, the knife is constructed from the best Stainless Steel material and the UKON series features thicker blades to enhance performance. UKON knives are subject to even more precise grinding and finishing work, making them 10 percent sharper out of the box. The knives are designed with an ambidextrous thumb rest that sits closer to the blade for added control and efficiency. The underside of the handle features GLOBAL's trademark indentations, making UKON knives extremely comfortable to hold. The Global Ukon GUS-22 Utility Knife is a multipurpose knife, ideal for slicing, mincing and prepping. It is a great kitchen knife for everyday use and the serrated blade makes it particularly useful for cutting fruits and vegetables with fine skins or soft insides. The GUS-22 will also glide through other foods such as salami, sausages and bread loaves. This product cannot be sold to any person under the age of 18.