{"product_id":"tsunehisa-za18-damascus-santoku-180mm","title":"Tsunehisa ZA18 Damascus Santoku 180mm Oak Handle Made in Japan 🇯🇵","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience ZA18 Damascus Steel in a Versatile Santoku Built for Edge Retention and Everyday Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: ZA18 stainless steel (San Mai) with stainless Damascus cladding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 61-62 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm | Blade height: 46mm | Spine: 1.9mm\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\u003eZA18 was developed by Osaka Clad Co. in partnership with Aichi Steel Corp as a direct competitor to VG10 - and it delivers. With higher carbon (1.20%), chromium (18%), molybdenum, and cobalt content than VG10, ZA18 achieves exceptional edge retention and corrosion resistance at 61-62 HRC. The San Mai construction wraps the hard ZA18 core in stainless Damascus cladding, adding visual drama and protecting the core from lateral stress. 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 180mm 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":54155966841123,"sku":"T ZA KOC Santoku","price":305.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/6D6ADBB8-4073-4241-8D98-705B6E6F50A7.jpg?v=1752716209","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-za18-damascus-santoku-180mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}