Nenox is a high-end Western handle line from the venerable Nenohi company based in Tokyo. The Nenox line is designed to be durable, elegant, and extremely comfortable in one's hands, and meant to withstand much of the work even in the most demanding professional settings.  The steel used in this series takes a bit of time to sharpen, but once done, it holds an edge for a long time, and very chip resistant. The ergonomically shaped handles offer some of the best in-hand feelings among our offerings (they wow so many clients handling them at the store), and along with near friction-fit wooden sheaths, Nenox line is a whole package. 

Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.