{"product_id":"hitohira-imojiya-fw-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-gyuto-210mm-pakka","title":"Hitohira Imojiya FW VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Gyuto 210mm Pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 210 mm \u003cstrong\u003egyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003eVG10\u003c\/strong\u003e handles the full range of everyday kitchen tasks: vegetables, meat, and fish. The curved blade profile suits both push-cut and rocking techniques, and the 210 mm format provides daily agility without sacrificing useful length. Blade height keeps fingers clear of the cutting board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tsuchime\u0026nbsp;(hammered) finish covers the blade face with irregular indentations that reduce food adhesion by creating small air pockets between the blade and the ingredient. The Pakka handle, a composite of wood impregnated with resin, offers good dimensional stability and resists moisture better than untreated natural wood. Its western-style shape suits a standard pinch grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVG10 has been made by Takefu Special Steel since the early 1960s, designed from the start for knifemaking. Its 15% chromium content provides strong corrosion resistance, while the addition of 1.5% cobalt allows it to reach 60,61 HRC. The trade-off is that this high chromium content makes the steel less responsive on the whetstone than lower-alloy steels: it takes more passes to bring back a fine edge, and quality stones make a noticeable difference. Edge retention between sharpenings is solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse and dry after each use. Do not put in the dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48880915382446,"sku":"AAA-217-01-FA210","price":170.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/hitohira-imojiya-fw-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-gyuto-210mm-1_eebda520-fd47-4662-a9e1-56102ccf8adf.jpg?v=1785865726","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/hitohira-imojiya-fw-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-gyuto-210mm-pakka","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}