{"product_id":"masutani-hamono-kokuryu-vg-10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-pakka","title":"Masutani Hamono Kokuryu VG-10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Pakka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003esantoku\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 mm covers the three uses its name refers to: vegetables, meat, fish. Its tall profile provides a generous working surface and good knuckle clearance, while the rounded tip naturally favors push cutting. At 170 mm, the format stays compact and easy to maneuver daily without giving up useful edge length for bulkier vegetables or medium-sized cuts of meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVG10\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced by Takefu Special Steel, is a high-carbon stainless steel with approximately 15% chromium and 1.5% cobalt. The cobalt addition allows the steel to reach 60,61 HRC while maintaining strong corrosion resistance. The trade-off is that high chromium content makes VG10 less responsive on the whetstone than lower-alloy steels: bringing the edge to its full potential takes more passes on the stone. Quality stones from 1000 grit upward produce better results. The edge holds well between sharpenings and requires no special attention after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse and dry after use. Never put in the dishwasher. No oil or special treatment required for VG10.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48012843810990,"sku":"MAS-KOK-VG10-DT-SA170-PAK","price":160.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/8600\/4398\/files\/masutani-hamono-kokuryu-vg-10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-1_e64ffc42-0348-44e2-87a7-73d1fe84f508.jpg?v=1782219015","url":"https:\/\/staysharpmtl.com\/en\/products\/masutani-hamono-kokuryu-vg-10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-pakka","provider":"Stay Sharp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}