{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-vg10-33-layer-damascus-santoku-180mm-blue-handle","title":"Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Santoku 180mm Limited Blue Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sakai Takayuki VG10 33 Layer Damascus Santoku 180mm with Limited Blue Handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking a stainless steel household blade. This 180mm santoku features a VG10 core clad in 33-layer stainless Damascus with a tsuchime surface finish, providing stain resistance and balanced performance for home kitchen tasks. The sanmai stainless construction ensures the blade remains easy to look after during daily food preparation without requiring reactive steel maintenance protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned for slicing, dicing, and mincing, this santoku profile offers a controllable chopping experience suited to non-professional users. The VG10 steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and supports straightforward sharpening while maintaining edge retention. On the thicker side at 1.8mm spine thickness, the blade weighs 179g and pairs with a western pakka wood handle featuring a bolster for secure grip and durable fit. Produced by Aoki Hamono in Sakai, this knife represents consistent craftsmanship oriented specifically towards household use rather than professional service environments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sakai Takayuki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847135809757,"sku":"ST-VGDM33-SA180-BLU","price":242000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/SakaiTakayukiVG1033LayerDamascusSantoku180mmBlueHandlea.jpg?v=1759903577","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/sakai-takayuki-vg10-33-layer-damascus-santoku-180mm-blue-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}