{"product_id":"tsunehisa-440c-damascus-santoku-170mm","title":"Tsunehisa 440c Damascus Nashiji Santoku 170mm Oak Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience 440c Stainless Damascus Steel in a Versatile Santoku with a Nashiji Finish and Burnt Oak Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: 440c high-carbon stainless steel with stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Nashiji (pear skin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 170mm | Blade height: 44mm | Spine: 1.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal burnt oak wood Wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Tosa, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e440c is a high-carbon stainless steel with strong corrosion resistance and good edge retention - a practical choice for cooks who want Japanese blade geometry without the maintenance demands of reactive carbon steels. At 61 HRC it holds a sharp working edge well. The stainless Damascus cladding adds visual depth and structural support to the core, while the nashiji (pear skin) finish on the blade face reduces drag and food adhesion during cutting. The santoku - meaning \"three virtues\" - is designed for meat, fish, and vegetables in equal measure. Its flat-to-gently-curved edge suits both push cuts and light rocking, and the wide blade provides good knuckle clearance. At 170mm it is a compact, highly capable all-rounder suited to home and professional kitchens alike. The octagonal burnt oak Wa handle is lightweight and well-balanced, with a natural texture that improves grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly on a ceramic or leather strop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones (1000\/3000 grit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52468476379427,"sku":"T 440C Tsutime KOB santoku170","price":210.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/AF11AB2D-5AFD-4793-A0CF-2F6E8838C93E.jpg?v=1771828306","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-440c-damascus-santoku-170mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}