{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-ko-santoku-130mm-blue-pakkawood","title":"Masutani Kokuryu Ko-Santoku 130mm Blue Pakkawood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience the precision of a compact Japanese all-rounder, built for nimble prep work and tight knife rolls.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG10 stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 130mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal length: 240mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade height: 32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 1.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 120g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Blue pakkawood, double-rivet half tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Masutani Kokuryu\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ko-Santoku is the compact sibling of the full-size Santoku - same versatile geometry, shorter blade for tighter control. Masutani's Kokuryu line uses VG10 stainless steel ground to a laser-thin profile, making it one of the best-value Japanese knives available. The blue pakkawood handle is moisture-resistant and comfortable for extended prep sessions. Made in Echizen, Japan's historic blade-making region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a ceramic rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on whetstones (1000\/3000 grit recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic rack or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52524941836579,"sku":"kokuryu Blue Ko Santoku","price":166.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/B1549A44-67F2-41BB-8941-C60789D36E1A.jpg?v=1771826112","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/masutani-kokuryu-ko-santoku-130mm-blue-pakkawood","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}