{"title":"Masutani","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Masutani VG10 line undoubtedly represents the best value for such low price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-santoku-170mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Santoku 170mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Masutani VG10 line undoubtedly represents the best value for such low price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with black pekka wood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn all, it is a great all rounder knife to use everyday. If you are new to the world of Japanese knives, this is a good knife to start with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e141 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e292 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e170 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e46.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.7 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black Handle","offer_id":43863000809693,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_SA170_BLCK","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue Handle","offer_id":43863000842461,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_SA170_BLUE","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":44536535646429,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_SA170_MHGN","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniSairyuVG10DamascusSantoku170mmWesternHandle-20241120-01.jpg?v=1732073345"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-gyuto-180mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Gyuto 180mm is a stainless steel chef's knife with a Western handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking an Echizen-made blade. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this gyuto features a double bevel ground from VG10 core steel clad in stainless damascus with a migaki surface finish. The 178mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing vegetables, slicing meat, and chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 stainless steel measures 59-61 HRC and provides edge retention with stain resistance, supported by 15% chromium and cobalt additions for matrix strengthening. This san-mai stainless construction requires standard washing and drying without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon cladding. The blade spine measures 1.7mm at the heel and tapers to 0.6mm at the tip, weighing 132g total. A Western pakka wood handle with bolster pairs with the compact profile, offering a familiar grip for users transitioning from Western cutlery or preferring this ergonomic style over traditional Japanese wa handles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":43988275265757,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_GY180","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43988275298525,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_GY180_BLU","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":45743497511133,"sku":"","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniSairyuVG10DamascusGyuto180mmBlackHandle-20241006-01_c9270889-32e3-4c06-95fb-60ef192edc9c.jpg?v=1728212216"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Masutani VG10 line undoubtedly represents the best value for such low price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with black pekka wood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn all, it is a great all rounder knife to use everyday. If you are new to the world of Japanese knives, this is a good knife to start with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"200\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e129 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e297 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e165 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e46.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":44621961396445,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_NA165","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44621961429213,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_NA166","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/MatutaniVG10Nakiri165mm.jpg?v=1636343248"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-small-santoku-135mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Small Santoku 135mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Sairyu VG10 Damascus Small Santoku 135mm Western Handle is a compact general-purpose knife best fit for home cooks, students, and first-time buyers seeking an affordable stainless steel blade from Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani. This santoku features a 135mm edge length with a VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus, finished with a migaki polish. The double-bevel profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping motion with a less aggressive tip geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 steel at HRC 60 provides stain resistance and edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. The sanmai stainless damascus construction ensures the reactive core is fully protected by stainless cladding, requiring only standard washing and drying. A western pakkawood handle with bolster pairs with the 135mm blade to create a balanced tool weighing approximately 101g. Blade dimensions include a 36.5mm heel height and spine thickness measuring 1.6mm at both the heel and middle of the blade, tapering to 1.2mm near the tip. This configuration delivers the cutting performance associated with Masutani's grinding and out-of-box sharpness in a smaller format suited to everyday kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":46305777352925,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_SA135_MHGN","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46305777385693,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_SA135_BLK","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46661761138909,"sku":"MASU_VGDA_SA135_BLU","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniSairyuVG10DamascusSmallSantoku135mmWesternHandle-20250324-01.jpg?v=1742797449"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-migaki-tsuchime-gyuto-180mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Western Handle is a stainless steel chef's knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking an Echizen-made blade with excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this gyuto features a double bevel edge ground from VG10 core steel clad in stainless Damascus. The 178mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat, while the tsuchime hammered finish provides visual texture on the migaki polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 stainless steel measures 59-61 HRC and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention. This san-mai stainless Damascus construction requires standard stainless care and supports easy sharpening. The western pakka wood handle includes a bolster for durability and pairs with the 132g blade weight to create a balanced feel during extended prep work. With a spine measuring 1.7mm at the heel and tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, the geometry facilitates precise cutting across various ingredients without excessive wedging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43988292501725,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BLUE","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":43988292534493,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BRN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"black","offer_id":44622020215005,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BLK","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01029.jpg?v=1669956957"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-santoku-170mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle is a general-purpose kitchen knife best fit for home cooks and students seeking an affordable stainless steel blade with excellent out-of-box sharpness. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this santoku features a 170mm double bevel edge with a VG10 stainless steel core hardened to HRC 60. The blade utilises san-mai construction with stainless damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface finish, providing stain resistance and ease of maintenance for daily food preparation tasks including slicing, dicing, and mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife measures 292mm in total length with a 46.5mm heel height and spine thickness of 1.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm near the tip. It weighs 141g and pairs the blade with a western pakkawood handle featuring a bolster for secure grip during extended use. VG10 steel contains 15% chromium and 1% molybdenum, supporting edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. The compact santoku profile offers controllable chopping mechanics suitable for everyday culinary work, reflecting Masutani Hamono's focus on producing high-performance stainless knives at accessible price points from their Takefu Knife Village smithy established in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black Pakka Wood Handle","offer_id":46635263787229,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Pakka Wood Handle","offer_id":43862827237597,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SA170_BLUE","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown Scotch Handle","offer_id":43862827270365,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SA170_Mahogany","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusTsuchimeSantoku170mmWesternHandlea.jpg?v=1754353335"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-small-santoku-135mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Small Santoku 135mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter the great success of the Sairyu line, Masutani added hammered finish to his new line \"Kokuryu\" to make the blade not just great in performance, but also aesthetically attractive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe small santoku is more handy than regular santoku and more versatile than petty. It is a perfect blade when you are doing some small preparation in the kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with blue pakkawood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e107 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e247 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e133 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e35 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern Pakka Wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":44280997675229,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_SA135_MHGN","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44280997707997,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_SA135_BLK","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44536538464477,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_SA136_BLU","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusTsuchimeSmallSantoku135mmBlackWesternHandleC.jpg?v=1700133628"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is another new line from Masutani. VG1 steel in stainless clad with hammered finish brings a simple and classic look to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG1 is very much similar to its favorite rival VG10 steel in terms of durability and corrosion resistance. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with pakkawood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e169.5 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e297 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e163 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e51 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG1 stainless core with stainless  cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":43863013523677,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165_MHGN","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43863013556445,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165_BLUE","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44100769218781,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165_BLK","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeNakiri165mma.jpg?v=1685502663"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs requiring precise vegetable preparation. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this double-bevel nakiri measures 165mm in edge length with a 51.5mm heel height and weighs 167g. The flat edge profile facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact for clean separation without rocking motions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blade features san-mai stainless damascus cladding over a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60, providing stain resistance and edge retention suitable for daily kitchen use. The spine measures 1.6mm at the heel, middle, and near the tip, supporting consistent geometry along the cutting edge. A western pakkawood handle with bolster provides a dense, resin-laminated grip that differs from traditional natural timber options. Masutani Hamono produces these knives in Echizen with a focus on affordable high-performance stainless cutlery, delivering excellent out-of-box sharpness and grinding for everyday vegetable tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43998142660829,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_NA165_BLUE","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":43998142693597,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_NA165_MHGN","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47434573119709,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2058.jpg?v=1771378671"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable stainless steel option from Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani. This 170mm santoku features a VG1 stainless core with stainless cladding in san-mai construction, hardened to HRC 60. The blade displays a tsuchime hammered finish and measures 46.5mm in height at the heel with a spine width of 1.7mm, weighing 143g in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG1 steel contains approximately 1.0% carbon and 14% chromium, providing high toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance for daily kitchen tasks. The santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing with a controllable chopping motion that is less aggressive than a gyuto. A western pakkawood handle with bolster provides a dense, laminated grip material. Masutani produces these knives in Takefu Knife Village with a focus on excellent grinding and out-of-the-box sharpness, delivering accessible performance for everyday use through established Echizen craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":46236309422301,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_SA180_MHGN-1","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46236309455069,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_SA180_MHGN-2","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47043267133661,"sku":null,"price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeSantoku180mmWesternHandlef.jpg?v=1740547580"},{"product_id":"masutani-sairyu-vg1-tsuchime-small-santoku-135mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Small Santoku 135mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime (Hammered finish) line undoubtedly represents the best value for such low price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG1 steel core which is a very good performing stainless cutlery steel.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with Mahogany pekka wood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e101 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e247 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e132 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e36.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.9 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.8 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.1 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG1 stainless core with stainless cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 58-59\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":44523766022365,"sku":"MASU_VG1_SA135_RED","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44523766055133,"sku":"MASU_VG1_SA135_BLU","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44536547836125,"sku":"MASU_VG1_SA135_BLK","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeSmallSantoku135mmMahoganyHandleF.jpg?v=1700133379"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-nakiri-165mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife with stainless-clad VG1 steel and an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for first-timers and students seeking high-performance stainless cutlery. This 165mm nakiri features a flat edge profile designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact to produce clean slices without rocking. The blade measures 54mm at the heel with a consistent 1.7mm spine thickness from heel to tip and weighs 156g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG1 stainless steel contains 0.95% carbon and 13% chromium, providing corrosion resistance alongside wear resistance from hard primary and secondary carbides. This san-mai stainless clad construction features a tsuchime hammered finish and achieves 58-61 HRC. Manufactured by Takefu Special Steel, VG1 offers high toughness and excellent hot forging properties suitable for daily vegetable preparation. Kunio Masutani produces this line in Echizen, focusing on affordable high-performance stainless knives with excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. The octagonal Black Chacate handle is crafted from durable timber with deep brown to black coloration and fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44654915780829,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165BC","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG10TsuchimeNakiri165mmBlackChacateWAHandleD.jpg?v=1710155295"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring a VG1 stainless steel core and octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen-made blade. This 170mm santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in home kitchens, offering a controllable chopping experience with a less aggressive tip geometry. The hammered tsuchime surface finish provides a classic aesthetic on the sanmai stainless-clad construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG1 stainless steel at HRC 60 contains 0.95% carbon and 13% chromium to balance hardness, toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance within a fine-grained structure. The blade measures 1.6mm at the spine heel and tapers to 1.0mm at the tip, weighing between 125g and 143g with a 48mm heel height. Kunio Masutani produces this line in Echizen with a focus on excellent out-of-the-box sharpness and grinding precision. The octagonal Black Chacate handle features deep brown coloration and fine texture, pairing durable timber with the lightweight stainless blade for everyday culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45184009634013,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_SA170BC","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeSantoku170mmBlackChacateHandlea_1386ccf0-9c0d-4b08-8c07-c796fa1106dd.jpg?v=1772769206"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-western-handle-copy","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Gyuto 185mm is a stainless clad chef's knife with a Western handle, best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable high-performance stainless blade from Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani. This gyuto features VG1 steel in san-mai stainless clad construction with a hammered tsuchime surface finish and a double bevel edge geometry. The 185mm blade measures 47mm at the heel height, has a spine thickness of 1.7mm at both the heel and mid-section tapering to 1.1mm at the tip, and weighs 143g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG1 steel contains 0.95% carbon and 13% chromium, providing corrosion resistance and wear resistance through hard primary and secondary carbides within the matrix. Manufactured by Takefu Special Steel, this non-powdered stainless steel achieves hardness between 58 and 61 HRC while maintaining toughness suitable for general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping. The Western pakka wood handle includes a bolster and is constructed from laminated wood with resin to create a dense material. Masutani produces these knives in Echizen with a focus on excellent grinding and out-of-the-box sharpness for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":46402682847453,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_GY185_MHGN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46402682880221,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_GY185_BLU","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":46402687533277,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_GY185_BLK","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeGyuto185mmWesternHandled.jpg?v=1746080316"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-wa-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm WA Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm WA Handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for home cooks and students seeking an Echizen-made stainless blade with a traditional octagonal handle. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this santoku features a 170mm edge length and weighs 134g. The profile measures 48mm at the heel with spine thickness of 1.7mm at both heel and mid-blade, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife uses VG10 stainless steel hardened to 59-61 HRC, clad in a stainless Damascus layer with a migaki surface finish. The san-mai construction provides stain resistance and supports edge retention suitable for daily kitchen tasks involving slicing, dicing, and mincing. An octagonal Black Chacate WA handle pairs with the blade, offering a durable timber grip with fine texture and dark coloration. Masutani produces these knives with a focus on out-of-box sharpness and accessible performance within their Sairyu VG10 line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847134138589,"sku":"MASU_V10KKR_SA180_WA","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6162.jpg?v=1759903427"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-slim-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Slim Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Slim Nakiri 165mm Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs requiring precise vegetable preparation. This double-bevel nakiri profile features a relatively flat edge designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board to produce clean slices without connected food. The blade measures 165mm in edge length with a heel height of 44mm and spine thickness of 1.7mm throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with san-mai stainless damascus cladding over a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60, this blade offers stain resistance and ease of maintenance. The VG10 steel contains 15% chromium and 1% molybdenum for corrosion resistance and durability, supporting good edge retention and sharpening response. The western pakkawood handle includes a bolster and contributes to a total weight between 158g and 167g with an overall length of 293mm. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this knife represents affordable high-performance stainless cutlery with excellent out-of-box sharpness and grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47434657399005,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SLNA165","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2069.jpg?v=1771381702"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-slim-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Slim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Slim is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG1 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen-made nakiri. Produced by Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this 165mm blade measures 1.6mm at the spine and weighs approximately 170g, presenting a slim profile designed specifically for vegetable preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nakiri features a relatively flat edge profile that facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board for clean separation without rocking. The VG1 stainless steel core is clad in stainless steel with a hammered tsuchime finish, providing corrosion resistance and high toughness at HRC 60. This san-mai construction suits users who require a stainless blade that resists wear while maintaining excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. The western pakkawood handle pairs with the thin 1.6mm spine to create a lightweight tool dedicated to precise vegetable chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530473619677,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_SLNA165","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2347.jpg?v=1772423208"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-nakiri-165mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Masutani VG10 line undoubtedly represents the best value for such low price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with black pekka wood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn all, it is a great all rounder knife to use everyday. If you are new to the world of Japanese knives, this is a good knife to start with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e167g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e293 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e165 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e51.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548714090717,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_-BCNA165","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusNakiri165mmBlackChacateHandlea.jpg?v=1772769516"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-nashiji-nakiri-165mm-slim","title":"Masutani VG1 Nashiji Nakiri 165mm Slim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Slim is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG1 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen-made nakiri. Produced by Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this 165mm blade measures 1.6mm at the spine and weighs approximately 170g, presenting a slim profile designed specifically for vegetable preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nakiri features a relatively flat edge profile that facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board for clean separation without rocking. The VG1 stainless steel core is clad in stainless steel with a hammered tsuchime finish, providing corrosion resistance and high toughness at HRC 60. This san-mai construction suits users who require a stainless blade that resists wear while maintaining excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. The western pakkawood handle pairs with the thin 1.6mm spine to create a lightweight tool dedicated to precise vegetable chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262791200989,"sku":"MASU_VG1NSJ_SLNA165","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7782.jpg?v=1785130490"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/collections\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusNakiri165mmBlackChacateHandleb.jpg?v=1774329596","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/collections\/masutani.oembed?page=2","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}