{"title":"Under $150","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tamahagane-san-petty-paring-90mm","title":"Tamahagane San Petty 90mm SNH - 1109","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"TitleHeading\"\u003eSan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe San line perfectly combines elegance with utility. 3 Layer (sanmai) construction, with VG5 core heat treated to a perfect hardness of HRC 61, giving the knife a very strong edge retention. The bevel is hand sharpened and polished by hand, giving the edge an unmatched sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe outer layers are comprised of soft stainless steel that was given a beautiful hammered matte finish. Combined with a stabilized wood handle, integrated bolster, the Tamahagane San is a prefect addition to the kitchen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"TitleHeading\"\u003eTamahagane\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CategoryDescription\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eKataoka Hamano is a professional kitchen knife maker based in Tsubame, Niigata, Japan. Tsubame is a centre famous for steel products, a lot of high-end stainless cookware is from there. While the city of “Tsubame” may not sound familiar, it is actually adjacent to another famous (handmade) knife centre: Sanjo, in fact they share the same bullet train station, which is conveniently named as “Tsubame-Sanjo Station”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou are probably quite familiar with Seki, a major kitchen knife making city with a lot of mass-product knife brands like Shun, Yaxell, Misono, Masahiro (even Henckels Zwilling has a factory there). Tsubame is quite similar to Seki in this regard as it has a few mass-produced knife makers, notably Global. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eKataoka Hamono use to do a lot of OEM jobs for other top tier brands in Japan, including the likes of Sakai Takayuki and Sakai Jikko. In recent years they have shifted their focus to build their own brands. Their industry focused brand Berito is very popular among Japanese chefs. For the consumer market, they market under the brand “Tamahagane”, with the meaning of great sharpness and pure performance. 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If you have been using the much thicker German knives forever, then the thinner Japanese knives will bring you into a whole new world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis line is also perfect for young chefs \/ students \/ apprentices with limited budget looking for performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUtilizing the state-of-the-art AUS8 steel, the knife is relatively hard yet not very chippy. 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If you have been using the much thicker German knives forever, then the thinner Japanese knives will bring you into a whole new world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis line is also perfect for young chefs \/ students \/ apprentices with limited budget looking for performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUtilizing the state-of-the-art AUS8 steel, the knife is relatively hard yet not very chippy. It is super easy to sharpen and is able to get to a crazy sharp edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOverall length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at spine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33409073447049,"sku":"ST_SSAUS8_SJ27","price":141.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/P1088375.jpg?v=1587018375"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-s-s-aus8-gyuto-240mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki S\/S AUS8 Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Takayuki S\/S line is probably the very first choice for those of you who is thinking of giving the famous Japanese kitchen knives a try. If you have been using the much thicker German knives forever, then the thinner Japanese knives will bring you into a whole new world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis line is also perfect for young chefs \/ students \/ apprentices with limited budget looking for performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUtilizing the state-of-the-art AUS8 steel, the knife is relatively hard yet not very chippy. It is super easy to sharpen and is able to get to a crazy sharp edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOverall length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at spine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33409113817225,"sku":"ST_SSAUS8_GY240","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/P1088370.jpg?v=1587018684"},{"product_id":"fujirota-deba-150mm-carbon-steel","title":"Fujitora Deba 150mm Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFujitora SK carbon steel deba. Fujitora is an excellent entry level true Japanese single bevel line, which is perfect for those who want to get into the single bevels. The performance is great yet comes with a very low price tag that is perfect for apprentices, students. Hand forged ture single bevel deba. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SK steel is a type of high carbon steel (0.8 to 0.9 carbon content) from Hitachi metal. While it does not have a super high carbon content compared to say White steel or Blue steel, it costs quite a bit less and is also very easy to sharpen, therefore ideal for first time users to practice their sharpening skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFujitora is the parent company which also manufactures the famous Tojiro brand. Comapred to Tojiro which is more of a household oriented brand, the Fujirota is focused on the traditional Japanese single bevels, and comes with Tojiro's famous for its excellent price \/ performance ratio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at spine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fujitora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33815763386505,"sku":"FUJITORA_DB150","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/P1088382.jpg?v=1589371985"},{"product_id":"fujitora-yanagiba-270mm-carbon-steel","title":"Fujitora Yanagiba 240mm Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFujitora SK carbon steel deba. Fujitora is an excellent entry level true Japanese single bevel line, which is perfect for those who want to get into the single bevels. The performance is great yet comes with a very low price tag that is perfect for apprentices, students. Hand forged ture single bevel deba. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SK steel is a type of high carbon steel (0.8 to 0.9 carbon content) from Hitachi metal. While it does not have a super high carbon content compared to say White steel or Blue steel, it costs quite a bit less and is also very easy to sharpen, therefore ideal for first time users to practice their sharpening skills. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFujitora is the parent company which also manufactures the famous Tojiro brand. Comapred to Tojiro which is more of a household oriented brand, the Fujirota is focused on the traditional Japanese single bevels, and comes with Tojiro's famous for its excellent price \/ performance ratio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at spine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fujitora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33897969287305,"sku":"FUJITORA_YN240","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/P1088392.jpg?v=1589851616"},{"product_id":"fujitora-yanagiba-270mm-carbon-steel-1","title":"Fujitora SK Steel Yanagiba 270mm Carbon Steel","description":"\u003cp\u003eFujitora SK carbon steel deba. 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Comapred to Tojiro which is more of a household oriented brand, the Fujirota is focused on the traditional Japanese single bevels, and comes with Tojiro's famous for its excellent price \/ performance ratio. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e266\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall length: 418 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at spine: 3.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip: 1.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle material: ho wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fujitora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33898016997513,"sku":"FUJITORA_YN270","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/P1088398.jpg?v=1589851786"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-s-s-aus8-gyuto-210mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki S\/S AUS8 Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Takayuki S\/S line is probably the very first choice for those of you who is thinking of giving the famous Japanese kitchen knives a try. If you have been using the much thicker German knives forever, then the thinner Japanese knives will bring you into a whole new world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis line is also perfect for young chefs \/ students \/ apprentices with limited budget looking for performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUtilizing the state-of-the-art AUS8 steel, the knife is relatively hard yet not very chippy. It is super easy to sharpen and is able to get to a crazy sharp edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOverall length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at spine: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36218512408728,"sku":"ST_SSAUS8_GY210","price":130.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/SakaiTakayukiAUS8Gyuto210mm.jpg?v=1599630747"},{"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. 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This MV (Molybdenum Vanadium) steel blade features a serrated edge designed to maintain cutting ability when sawing through thick crusts on sourdoughs and baguettes, tasks that challenge non-serrated profiles. The fully stainless construction measures 245mm in edge length with a heel height of 30mm, providing maximum cutting length while minimising friction during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMV steel incorporates molybdenum and vanadium carbides to increase wear resistance without sacrificing toughness, achieving a hardness between 54 and 60 HRC. The blade spine tapers from 1.7mm at the heel to 1.1mm at the tip, supporting clean slicing motion through dense loaves. Weighing 140g, this knife pairs with a Western Pakka Wood handle without a bolster. The resin-infused wood fibre material offers lightweight durability suitable for high-volume repetitive slicing. This specific profile serves as an essential tool for those consuming or preparing bread regularly, where the serrations preserve functionality despite extensive contact with abrasive crusts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42216711880925,"sku":"SATA_BRED_250","price":95.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SakaiTakayukiSerratedBreadKnife250mma.jpg?v=1740548160"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-white-3-japan-kinse-yanagiba-240mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki White 3 Japan Kinse Yanagiba 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki Japan Kinse line is a special offering from Sakai Takayuki. White three-carbon steel provides a guarantee for good cutting performance. The unique lettering gives it a more unique appearance. The polishing of the details is also excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 257px; 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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e138 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e380 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e230 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e31.3 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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e4.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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;\"\u003e1.1 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42470604308701,"sku":"SATA_W3KS_YA240","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/SakaiTakayukiWhite3JapanKinseYanagiba240mma.jpg?v=1645670301"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-s-s-aus8-petty","title":"Sakai Takayuki S\/S AUS8 Petty 150mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Takayuki S\/S line is probably the very first choice for those of you who is thinking of giving the famous Japanese kitchen knives a try. If you have been using the much thicker German knives forever, then the thinner Japanese knives will bring you into a whole new world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis line is also perfect for young chefs \/ students \/ apprentices with limited budget looking for performance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"3\" style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUtilizing the state-of-the-art AUS8 steel, the knife is relatively hard yet not very chippy. It is super easy to sharpen and is able to get to a crazy sharp edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42517493711069,"sku":"SATA_AUSS_PE150","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/AUS8pettya.jpg?v=1646366620"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-tus-steel-santoku-180mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki TUS Steel Santoku 180mm is a stainless clad monosteel knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an entry point into Japanese kitchen cutlery. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this 180mm santoku features the proprietary TUS house steel and a migaki surface finish. The blade measures 212mm from tip to heel with a 46.9mm height at the heel, providing adequate clearance for knuckles during vertical chopping tasks on cutting boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis santoku weighs 156g with a total length of 333mm and spine widths measuring 1.7mm above the heel, 1.2mm at the middle, and 0.8mm near the tip. The stainless clad monosteel construction requires standard washing and drying after use without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon steel. As part of the TUS line, this knife serves as a straightforward option for household food preparation where consistent performance is required. The collaborative production approach at Sakai Takayuki ensures reliable fit and finish across their extensive range of classic Sakai knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42596108861661,"sku":"SATA_TUS_SA180","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/TUSSantokua.jpg?v=1648611267"},{"product_id":"tanaka-blue-2-kurouchi-gyuto-240mm-with-k-s-teak-handle","title":"Sharpening Class Test","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eI got a LOT of emails and PMs about the possibility of carrying the Kurouchi version of the blue 2 Tanaka blades. Reason is people find the damascus version being a little bit reactive in some cases. I have always resisted of bringing in that line because I just cannot tolerate myself selling the stock handle (plastic ferrule version), which has a huge \"step\" between the handle and the ferrule. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWell K\u0026amp;S is all about listening to our customers, and here is what I came up with!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe popular Tanaka Kurouchi Blue 2 blade, with K\u0026amp;S treatment and a custom K\u0026amp;S octagonal Teak handle: a complete Tanaka KU package, and still packed with value!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e===============\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eAlways thought that Tanaka blades are great value with poor F\u0026amp;F? Think again! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFor a long time I tought the same, and this is the reason I was not able to fully commit on carrying all the other ranges of Tanaka knives other than the western R2 line. For a long time, I wish I could offer the great value and cutting performance of Tanaka knives with a much improved F\u0026amp;F, and I finally done it: I am proud to offer you the K\u0026amp;S Tanaka knives. Same maker, same great cutting performance, same unbeatable value, but a much better overall finished Tanaka. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com\/blog\/difference-between-kns-tanaka-and-regular-tanaka\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eRead more about the KNS Tanaka here. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg height=\"634\" width=\"1000\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-TD8LdTV16ro\/VcyxcQ3UC_I\/AAAAAAAAJlI\/UIopwKLlswI\/s1000-Ic42\/Tanaka-Blue-2-Damascus-Gyuto-240mm-compare-4.jpg\" class=\"__mce_add_custom__\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e240 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e199 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e390 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e241 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e51.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e 2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blue 2 core with stainless cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e62-64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eK\u0026amp;S Teak wood handle. 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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":"sakai-takayuki-stainless-steel-nakiri-160mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki Stainless Steel Nakiri 160mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade length:158mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOverall length:280mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height at Heel:49mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at spine:1.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:1.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle material: Black micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576869093597,"sku":"SATA_07220_NA160","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00954.jpg?v=1670214531"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-stainless-steel-santoku-165mm-1","title":"Sakai Takayuki Stainless Steel Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade length:158mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eOverall length:280mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Height at Heel:49mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at spine:1.5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThickness at 1 cm from the tip:1.3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle material: Black micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand wash and wipe dry, \u003cstrong\u003eNO DISHWASHER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlease use the knife as it should be, not frozed food, and not as screw driver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHand sharpen with waterstone, honing rod is not suitable for Japanese knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43576871747805,"sku":"SATA_07219_SA165","price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00961.jpg?v=1670214797"},{"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-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. 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The fully stainless construction requires less maintenance than reactive carbon steels, making it suitable for household use where ease of care is prioritised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife has nimai stainless clad construction with a kasumi sandblast surface finish and a proper hollow grind on the single bevel edge. It measures 233mm in edge length with a spine thickness of 2.6mm at the heel, tapering to 1.6mm at the tip. The D-shaped ho wood handle with black buffalo horn ferrule is pre-installed for right-hand operation. 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The stainless clad nimai construction and kasumi sandblast finish provide corrosion resistance, making the blade easy to maintain without the care requirements of reactive carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife measures 261mm in edge length with a spine thickness of 2.5mm at the heel and middle, tapering to 1.7mm at the tip. Weighing approximately 155g, it pairs a D-shaped ho wood handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule that is pre-installed for right-hand operation. The long slender profile facilitates precision cuts for sashimi preparation, while the MV steel offers wear resistance through small carbide particle sizes. 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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. 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