{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-rainbow-damascus-santoku-bouleau","title":"Hatsukokoro Kujaku V-Toku #2 Rainbow Damascus Santoku Birchwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esantoku\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose name means 'three virtues' (vegetables, meat, fish), is a versatile knife with a tall profile and rounded tip. This format favors push cuts over rocking, with a generous working surface and good knuckle clearance. Compact and easy to maneuver, it works equally well as a primary knife or a secondary workhorse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe steel is \u003cstrong\u003eV-Toku2\u003c\/strong\u003e, an alloy steel produced by Takefu Special Steel in Japan. Its composition includes carbon (approximately 1.05%), tungsten (approximately 1.25%), chromium (approximately 0.25%), and vanadium. Takefu indicates a hardness of 64 HRC or above, though the final hardness depends on the heat treatment applied by the maker. V-Toku2 is a reactive steel: the exposed edge can develop a patina over time and use. Sharpening on water stones is recommended to maintain the edge. The V-toku #2 core is covered with two stainless steel side panels to facilitate maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the blade immediately after each use. Patina forming on the edge is normal. Never wash in a dishwasher. A light application of camellia oil is recommended for extended storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48012841189550,"sku":"HAT-KUJ-VT2-RD-SA-BIR","price":410.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-rainbow-damascus-santoku-bouleau-1_b6700280-355c-4196-9b9c-2e0e5aa4479a.jpg?v=1782219001","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-rainbow-damascus-santoku-bouleau","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}