{"product_id":"tsunehira-aus8-tsuchime-santoku-180-mm-brown-western-handle","title":"Tsunehisa AUS8 Tsuchime Santoku 180 mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa AUS8 Tsuchime Santoku 180 mm Western Handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an accessible entry point into Japanese cutlery. Finished by Takayuki Shibata in Fukuyama, this blade features AUS-8 stainless steel with a Tsuchime hammered texture and sandblasted Kasumi finish, creating a distinct wave pattern at the Shinogi line. The 180 mm Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping experience for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sanmai stainless-clad construction pairs with a full tang Western Pakka wood handle featuring a metal bolster, weighing 169 g with a heel height of 46 mm. AUS-8 steel measures 57–59 HRC and contains molybdenum and vanadium for enhanced strength and corrosion resistance, making it easy to sharpen and maintain. The blade spine tapers from 2.0 mm at the heel to 1.0 mm at the tip, supporting precise cutting motion while remaining approachable for less experienced users requiring straightforward care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Brown","offer_id":47096142463197,"sku":"TNHS_A8TS_SA16_BRN-1","price":158000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":47096142495965,"sku":"TNHS_A8TS_SA16_BRN-2","price":158000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1833.jpg?v=1747373356","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/tsunehira-aus8-tsuchime-santoku-180-mm-brown-western-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}