{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku-2-santoku-180mm-rainbow-damascus-finish","title":"Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Santoku 180mm Rainbow Damascus finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking an artistic blade with high-performance carbon steel. This 180mm santoku features a V-Toku 2 carbon steel core hardened to HRC 62-64, clad in stainless Damascus comprising copper, brass, nickel and stainless steel with an etched rainbow finish. The san-mai construction pairs the cutting characteristics of carbon steel with a decorative exterior that requires drying after use to prevent rust on the exposed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV-Toku 2 is an alloy carbon steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel with added vanadium for improved wear resistance and excellent hardenability. The blade measures 2.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and weighs 131g with a 45mm heel height. An octagonal Amboyna burl handle with black or blonde horn ferrule provides a traditional Japanese grip without spacers. This profile suits slicing, dicing and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping experience for daily kitchen preparation while demanding careful maintenance due to the reactive core and complex cladding geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387587444957,"sku":"HATS-VT2HNTR-SA180","price":390000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6824.jpg?v=1781496001","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku-2-santoku-180mm-rainbow-damascus-finish","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}