{"product_id":"hand-forged-japanese-kunihira-kokuryu-vg10-hammered-damascus-gyuto-180mm-with-mahogany-handle","title":"Hand Forged Japanese - Kunihira Kokuryu VG10 Hammered Damascus Gyuto 180mm with Mahogany Handle","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehind the Sakai Takayuki knives comes a 600-year history of knife-making by skilled craftsmen in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in Japan. Since then, the excellent workmanship and technology that create these knives have remained unchanged. This is also the reason why most people trust Japanese knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 33-layer Damascus steel used in making this razor-sharp Japanese knife is hand-hammered to ensure the strength of the blade; and at its core is one of the best steels used in kitchen knife production due to its superior edge retention, sharpness, and being stain resistant with VG10 steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Gyuto is a versatile Japanese chef's knife, essentially the Japanese equivalent of a Western chef’s knife, designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables. Characterised by its lighter weight, thinner blade, and harder steel, it offers superior edge retention and precision. Gyutos typically feature a more subtle curve, ideal for push-cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Knife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eVG10 33 Layer (Stain-resistant steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 60-62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevelled blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm (7.1\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e43mm (1.7\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6mm (0.1\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ferrule Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eMahogany Pakka wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Handle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120mm (4.7\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 131g (4.6 ounces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSE \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHand wash with warm water and towel dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53194166403345,"sku":"24210","price":325.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Hand-Forged-Japanese-Kunihira-Kokuryu-VG10-Hammered-Damascus-Gyuto-180mm-Mahogany-Handle242101-5.jpg?v=1772598964","url":"https:\/\/fivefortyfive.nz\/products\/hand-forged-japanese-kunihira-kokuryu-vg10-hammered-damascus-gyuto-180mm-with-mahogany-handle","provider":"FiveFortyFive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}