{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-spg2-bunka-190mm-kengata-santoku-sg2","title":"Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm (Kengata Santoku)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki SPG2 Bunka 160mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife featuring Takefu SG2 powdered steel and a stainless Damascus clad san-mai construction, best fit for first-timers and professional chefs seeking a pointier Santoku profile. This Kengata Santoku measures 160mm in edge length with a 45mm heel height and weighs 160g, featuring a distinctive reverse tanto tip and straighter edge that suits slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. The Tsuchime surface finish pairs with the stainless cladding to provide a functional blade texture while maintaining stainless properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SG2 powdered steel core achieves 62-64 HRC and offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance through uniform carbide distribution, though it is relatively hard to sharpen. This stainless steel composition ensures the blade does not require the reactive care associated with carbon cores. The octagonal WA handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a durable grip for precise handling during culinary tasks. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this knife represents a collaborative manufacturing approach that delivers consistent quality within the Takayuki SPG2 Damascus WA line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46630178554077,"sku":"ST-SPG2TSU-BU165","price":334000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TakayukiSPG2K-tipSanotku165mm-20250801-07.jpg?v=1754275203","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/sakai-takayuki-spg2-bunka-190mm-kengata-santoku-sg2","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}