{"product_id":"tsunehisa-vg10-santoku-180mm-pakka","title":"Tsunehisa VG10 Santoku 180mm Brown Pakka Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience VG10 Stainless Steel in a Versatile Santoku with a Western-Style Brown Pakka Wood Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: VG10 stainless steel core, stainless clad (San Mai)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Double-edged (50\/50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Western-style brown pakka wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Echizen, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 is one of Japan's most respected stainless steels - a cobalt-enriched alloy that achieves 61 HRC hardness with excellent corrosion resistance and strong edge retention. Handmade in Echizen, Japan, this Tsunehisa santoku uses a San Mai construction with a VG10 core forged between two layers of softer stainless cladding. The santoku profile - flat edge, wide blade, rounded tip - is a Japanese all-rounder designed for meat, fish, and vegetables in equal measure. The name translates literally as three virtues. At 180mm it covers most daily prep tasks efficiently. The Western-style brown pakka wood handle makes this an accessible entry point for cooks transitioning to Japanese knives - familiar grip, Japanese blade performance. Not reactive - no special drying protocol required beyond standard care.\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":39650155233358,"sku":"T V10 Sumi Tsutine santoku180","price":194.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/products\/image_264de0ba-661e-472b-b6b1-280231c46b8c.jpg?v=1647692654","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-vg10-santoku-180mm-pakka","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}