{"product_id":"tsunehisa-vg10-damascus-santoku-170mm","title":"Tsunehisa VG-10 Damascus Santoku 170mm Oak Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience VG-10 Damascus Steel in a Versatile Santoku Built for Everyday Precision\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG-10 stainless steel core with 33-layer stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 60-61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Octagonal oak Wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG-10 is one of the most trusted stainless steels in Japanese knife making - a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy with added cobalt and vanadium that delivers excellent edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. At 60-61 HRC it sits in a practical hardness range: hard enough to hold a keen working edge through daily prep, tough enough to resist chipping. The 33-layer Damascus cladding adds structural support to the core and creates the flowing, wave-like pattern that makes each blade visually unique. 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 oak Wa handle keeps the balance point forward, letting the blade do the work.\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":53483652907299,"sku":"M-107S-santoku","price":284.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/11D7E861-F65B-4025-AED0-524875402C9F.jpg?v=1742859489","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-vg10-damascus-santoku-170mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}