{"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":130000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeSantoku170mmBlackChacateHandlea_1386ccf0-9c0d-4b08-8c07-c796fa1106dd.jpg?v=1772769206","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/masutani-vg1-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-black-chacate-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}