{"product_id":"makoto-kurosaki-vg7-damascus-santoku-165mm-walnut","title":"Makoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Santoku Knife 165mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMakoto Kurosaki VG7 Damascus Santoku | 165mm | Polished Damascus\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fully forged VG7 stainless steel santoku from Makoto Kurosaki, crafted in Echizen, Japan. San Mai construction with stainless Damascus cladding, water quenched and hardened to 62 HRC for an edge that sharpens easily and holds its bite through daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 320mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness: 2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 74g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG7 Stainless core, Stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai, Hammer Forged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Even grind (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal Rosewood with Ebony Wood ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Echizen, Japan 🇯🇵\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Makoto Kurosaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike his brother Yu Kurosaki, Makoto trained under Hiroshi Kato in Takefu. He works with local blacksmiths to source blades, then applies his own expert sharpening and finishing — making each knife a true collaboration between Japan's finest craftsmen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash with warm water and towel dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone to maintain the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard produce — the blade may chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54720886505763,"sku":"Makoto Vg7 dama tsutime walo santoku","price":305.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/1C8BD8EC-8029-4DD8-9ECD-DD4073818A1F.jpg?v=1770935340","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/makoto-kurosaki-vg7-damascus-santoku-165mm-walnut","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}