{"product_id":"takeshi-saji-vg10-180mm-santoku-cross-tsuchime-red-micarta","title":"Takeshi Saji VG10 180mm Santoku - Cross Tsuchime Red Micarta","description":"\u003cp\u003eA distinct 'cross tsuchime' hammermarked damascus cladding on these with a light acid, bringing out the damascus pattern, with VG10 steel. Red micarta riveted Western style handle. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakeshi Saji is a 3rd generation master blacksmith making knives in Echizen, Japan. He combines modern design with traditional blacksmithing techniques; his knives are true works of art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**Dry thoroughly after use. Left wet, stainless steel can dull quickly and develop pits in the edge. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Material: VG10 stainless steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHandle Material: Red Micarta\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardness: 61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBlade Length: (180mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOverall Length: (307mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHeight at Heel: 51mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThickness of Spine at Heel: 2.3mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWeight: 7.7oz (216g)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iron Clad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48632196858106,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/8796\/7385\/files\/SajiCrossTsuchimeVG10Sanotku1_23e02264-cc7e-4b09-af50-ffbc7489c566.jpg?v=1775843966","url":"https:\/\/uptowncutlery.com\/products\/takeshi-saji-vg10-180mm-santoku-cross-tsuchime-red-micarta","provider":"Uptown Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}