{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-santoku-180mm-rainbow-damascus-finish","title":"Hatsukokoro Kujaku V-Toku-2 Santoku 180mm Rainbow Damascus Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kujaku V-Toku-2 Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Rainbow Damascus cladding and a carbon steel core, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking an artistic blade with thin geometry behind the edge. This 180mm santoku profile measures 46mm at the heel with spine thicknesses of 2.3mm at the heel, 2.2mm at mid, and 1.1mm at the tip, weighing 157g. The etched san-mai stainless damascus construction pairs with V-Toku 2 carbon steel hardened to HRC 62-64, providing a specific cutting character distinct from standard stainless options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV-Toku 2 is an alloy carbon steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel containing vanadium for improved wear resistance and excellent hardenability. Although clad in stainless damascus, the exposed carbon steel core requires drying after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal WA handle features an acrylic ferrule incorporating timble and gold flake to mimic traditional Japanese WA paper aesthetics without spacers. This santoku design facilitates slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks with a controllable chopping motion suited to daily kitchen preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699388338397,"sku":"HATS-VT2KJK-SA180-BLUE","price":316000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_7728.jpg?v=1783662708","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-santoku-180mm-rainbow-damascus-finish","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}