{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus8-tsuchime-gyuto-180-mm-western-handle","title":"Tsunehisa AUS8 Tsuchime Gyuto 180 mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Tsunehisa AUS-8 Tsuchime Gyuto 180 mm with Western handle is a stainless-clad chef's knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an accessible entry point into Japanese cutlery. Finished by Takayuki Shibata in Fukuyama, this double-bevel blade features san-mai stainless construction with a Tsuchime surface finish and sandblasted Kasumi texture. The wave-shaped mask at the shinogi line creates a distinct visual pattern where the blade surface meets the bevel, while the 184 mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AUS-8 steel core measures 57-59 HRC and offers corrosion resistance with ease of sharpening, making it practical for less experienced users. This full tang knife weighs 157 g and features a Western Pakka wood handle with a metal bolster, providing a dense laminate grip that differs from natural timber. The blade spine measures 1.8 mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9 mm at the tip, with a 42 mm heel height. As part of Shibata's value-focused portfolio, this gyuto sources regional Japanese forging expertise finished to a consistent standard, delivering functional performance for household use without requiring specialized maintenance routines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsunehisa","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":47093837463773,"sku":"TNHS_A8TS_GYT180_RED-1","price":158000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":47093837496541,"sku":"TNHS_A8TS_GYT180_RED-2","price":158000.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/TsunehisaAUS8TsuchimeGyuto180mmRedWesternHandle1.jpg?v=1765255080","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.co.kr\/en\/products\/tsunehisa-aus8-tsuchime-gyuto-180-mm-western-handle","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}