{"product_id":"nigara-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-175mm","title":"Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Bunka 175mm is a stainless clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers, professional chefs, and enthusiasts seeking a pointier Santoku profile with distinctive aesthetics. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this blade features a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60–61 within a san-mai stainless damascus construction. The Tsuchime hammered surface finish adds visual texture to the workhorse grind, while the double bevel geometry supports precise slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks across fruits, vegetables, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Bunka measures 175mm in edge length with a 48mm heel height and weighs 153g. The spine is on the thicker side at 2.0mm at both the heel and mid-blade, tapering to 1.1mm near the tip. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. VG10 steel offers high stain resistance through 15% chromium content and achieves good edge retention via vanadium carbides. This stainless clad construction requires standard care and suits users prioritising easy maintenance alongside the functional precision of the reverse tanto tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nigara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43993670484189,"sku":"NIGA_VGDATS_BK175","price":213000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/NigaraVG10DamascusBunka180mmBlackChacatee.jpg?v=1713325974","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/nigara-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-bunka-175mm","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}