{"product_id":"02","title":"Kotetsu VG-10 Damascus Santoku 180mm, Handmade Knife, 17 Layer Hammered Finish, Stainless Steel, Seki Japan","description":"\u003csection class=\"product_dec\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFrom Seki City, the historic heart of Japanese cutlery, comes this beautiful Kotetsu Santoku. The Santoku (meaning \"Three Virtues\") is the most popular household knife in Japan, designed to be shorter and more nimble than a chef's knife, making it perfect for chopping, slicing, and dicing vegetables, fish, and meat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe blade is crafted from high-performance VG-10 Stainless Steel, a material renowned for its excellent edge retention and high resistance to rust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis makes it a perfect choice for home cooks who want professional sharpness without the high maintenance of carbon steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pBottom-10\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe blade features a stunning 17-layer Damascus pattern overlaid with a hammered (Tsuchime) finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThis hammered texture creates small air pockets that help reduce friction, preventing food from sticking to the blade while cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eWhile machine-made for precision, each blade is hand-sharpened by skilled artisans in Seki to ensure a razor-sharp edge right out of the box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe handle is made from durable, water-resistant Packer wood (Pakkawood), offering a comfortable grip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pBottom-10\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"main__item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"pBottom-10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__intro\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBlade Material: VG-10 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBlade Length: 180 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBlade Style: Santoku (All-Purpose), 17-Layer Damascus, Hammered Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHandle: Packer wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHandle Length: 133 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eHandle Thickness: 20 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin: Seki, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003eCare Instructions: This knife is made of stainless steel, but to maintain its beauty and sharp edge, we recommend washing it by hand and drying it thoroughly after each use. Please do not use a dishwasher. Do not attempt to cut frozen food, bones, or other extremely hard objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shipping aside__item change-color-3 change-background-color\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"change-color-background\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shipping-section us-shipping\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eTo US Buyers - DDP Shipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product__intro\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFor US shipments, we use DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping, thesafe and reliable delivery method recommended by eBay and shippingcarriers to comply with the new customs regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe total amount you pay at checkout includes item price, shippingcost, import duties, taxes, and handling fees. 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