{"product_id":"tsunehisa-vg1-m104-ko-santoku-140mm","title":"Tsunehisa VG1 Stainless M104 KO Santoku Knife 140mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience Japanese VG1 Stainless in Its Most Compact Santoku Form\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa VG1 M104 Ko Santoku 140mm is made in Japan from VG1 stainless steel - a compact, nimble Santoku for cooks who prefer a smaller knife, with a tsuchime hammered finish and pakkawood handle for easy, low-maintenance everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG1 stainless core - stainless clad, San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Tsuchime (hammered) - reduces drag and food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 130mm edge \/ 140mm overall | Blade height: 37mm | Spine: 1.5mm | Weight: 95g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Even 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Pakkawood (Western Yo style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmall Santoku. Big Performance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ko (small) Santoku is the compact option for cooks who find a full-size Santoku too large - lighter, quicker, and easier to manoeuvre through herbs, small vegetables, and precise prep work. At just 95g, it's one of the lightest knives in the Tsunehisa range, making it ideal for extended prep sessions where fatigue is a concern. VG1 stainless holds a sharp, long-lasting edge with minimal maintenance - no rust risk, easy to sharpen on Japanese water stones. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash and dry - dishwasher not recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39667380486222,"sku":"104kosantoku","price":146.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_fca5ae14-5f57-4be0-9e7d-d850378fb806.jpg?v=1731192932","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-vg1-m104-ko-santoku-140mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}