{"product_id":"tsunehisa-aus8-santoku-180mm","title":"Tsunehisa AUS8 Santoku Knife 180mm Pakkawood Handle - Made in Japan","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience AUS8 Stainless Steel in a Versatile Santoku Built for Everyday Kitchen Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: AUS8 stainless steel, 58-60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished, engraved master's signature on right side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm | Overall length: 280mm | Blade height: 40mm | Spine: 1.3mm | Weight: 170g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Even 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Pakkawood (Western style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUS8 is a Japanese stainless steel from Aichi Steel with a well-balanced composition - high chromium (14.5%) for excellent corrosion resistance, carbon (0.7-0.75%) for hardness, and additions of vanadium and molybdenum for wear resistance and toughness. At 58-60 HRC it is a practical, easy-to-maintain steel that holds a working edge through daily prep and sharpens readily on Japanese water stones. The santoku handles meat, fish, and vegetables with equal confidence. At 180mm it is a compact, highly capable all-rounder that suits a wide range of hand sizes and cutting styles. The flat profile encourages a push-cut technique ideal for precise vegetable prep. The thin 1.3mm spine keeps it light and agile. Made in Japan.\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 rod 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":52477327245603,"sku":"T ALLAUS8 Black Santoku","price":173.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/D20C36D6-B88A-49FC-B5B8-8F32FB8AD85F.jpg?v=1771826445","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-aus8-santoku-180mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}