{"title":"VG1 Knives","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"masutani-hamono-vg1-tsuchime-165mm-nakiri","title":"Masutani Hamono VG1 Tsuchime 165mm Nakiri","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG1 is a high-quality stainless steel that is tough, durable, and corrosion-resistant. If you prioritize toughness and durability, VG1 might be a better choice than VG10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade's stainless capability and the western handle made of blue pakkawood make this knife extremely easy to maintain. Fit and finish is excellent for a knife at this price range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOrigin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrand: Masutani Hamono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 51mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbove heel: 1.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMiddle: 1.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Pakkawood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLength: 120\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOverall Length: 292mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlue Pakkawood: 168g (5.92oz)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eKunihira Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (訓平 作)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masutani Hamono 増谷刃物\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMasutani Hamono is a small knifemaker based in Echizen, the “Knife City” of Japan. As fourth generation blacksmith as well as brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, Kunio Masutani (増谷 訓生) has more than 30 years of knifemaking experience. Mr. Masutani’s motto is to make affordable and practical kitchen knives to be used in normal households. He pays great attention to the cutting performance and the easiness in maintenance as well as the aesthetic quality of his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Blue Pakkawood","offer_id":44116283162843,"sku":"MIV1STXNK165WXSU","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MIV1STXNK165WXSU001_2daa7148-a079-49fa-8feb-7003f1c2c3e2.jpg?v=1731399558"},{"product_id":"masutani-hamono-vg1-tsuchime-165mm-santoku","title":"Masutani Hamono VG1 Tsuchime 165mm Santoku","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG1 is a high-quality stainless steel that is tough, durable, and corrosion-resistant. If you prioritize toughness and durability, VG1 might be a better choice than VG10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade's stainless capability and the western handle made of blue pakkawood make this knife extremely easy to maintain. Fit and finish is excellent for a knife at this price range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Masutani Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Nakiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 165mm (6.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 47mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.5\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.4\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 120\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 292mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e: 131g (4.62oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eKunihira Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (訓平 作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masutani Hamono 増谷刃物\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMasutani Hamono is a small knifemaker based in Echizen, the “Knife City” of Japan. As fourth generation blacksmith as well as brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, Kunio Masutani (増谷 訓生) has more than 30 years of knifemaking experience. Mr. Masutani’s motto is to make affordable and practical kitchen knives to be used in normal households. He pays great attention to the cutting performance and the easiness in maintenance as well as the aesthetic quality of his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44148436336859,"sku":"MIV1STXSK165WYSB","price":86.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/products\/MIV1STXSK165WYSB001.jpg?v=1693556118"},{"product_id":"sukenari-vg1-150mm-deba-with-teak-handle","title":"Sukenari VG1 150mm Deba with Teak Handle","description":"Sukenari's preeminent craftsmanship coupled with the new VG1 steel results in a knife with exceptional properties that can withstand heavy-duty use. It is tougher, more durable, and corrosion-resistant compared to the standard VG10. \n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Toyama-shi, Toyama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Sukenari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraftsman: Nobuo Hanaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Deba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Awase (Kasumi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Single Bevel (Right-handed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-forged, hand-grinded, hand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 150mm (5.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 48mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 5.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 4.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Wenge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 133mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 305mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 203g (7.16oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eTrademark Sukenari\u003c\/em\u003e\" (新焼 登録 佑成)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Sukenari 佑成\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSukenari is a small artisan knife maker based in Toyoma city of Japan. Established in 1933 by Fijikichi Hanaki, Sukenari became famous in Japan for its Honyaki forged knives, one of the hardest forging techniques. Now in the hands of 3rd generation Hanaki - Mr. Nobuo Hanaki, Sukenari is continually pushing the envelope of chef knives while committed to the finest tradition of Japanese knife making. Today Sukenari is known for its work with various super steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards, and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong the knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sukenari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44188961669339,"sku":"SNV1KXXDB150GTBK","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/SNV1KXXDB150GTBK001_86f87d09-b6f3-4dce-8b3d-81db3ab151af.jpg?v=1731396306"},{"product_id":"masutani-hamono-vg1-tsuchime-180mm-gyuto","title":"Masutani Hamono VG1 Tsuchime 180mm Gyuto","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVG1 is a high-quality stainless steel that is tough, durable, and corrosion-resistant. If you prioritize toughness and durability, VG1 might be a better choice than VG10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe blade's stainless capability and the western handle made of blue pakkawood make this knife extremely easy to maintain. Fit and finish is excellent for a knife at this price range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin (Made in): Echizen, Fukui Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Masutani Hamono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnife Type: Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: Double-edged Blade (50\/50 Grind)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHagane (Core Steel): VG1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 58-59 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-sharpened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Finishes: Tsuchime (Hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Length: 180mm (7.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Height (at heel): 49mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove heel: 1.6\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiddle: 1.5\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Western-shaped\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolster: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 120\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall Length: 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"spec_sublist\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/span\u003e: 142g (5.00oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand Chiseled Mark: In Japanese Kanji \"\u003cem\u003eKunihira Made\u003c\/em\u003e\" (訓平 作)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Masutani Hamono 増谷刃物\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMasutani Hamono is a small knifemaker based in Echizen, the “Knife City” of Japan. As fourth generation blacksmith as well as brother of the owner of Ryusen Hamono, Kunio Masutani (増谷 訓生) has more than 30 years of knifemaking experience. Mr. Masutani’s motto is to make affordable and practical kitchen knives to be used in normal households. He pays great attention to the cutting performance and the easiness in maintenance as well as the aesthetic quality of his knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCutting Surface:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethylene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSharpening:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44269815791835,"sku":"MIV1STXGY180WYSB","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0248\/1887\/6512\/files\/MIV1STXGY180WYSB001_57c44bd8-60d4-4fae-8aa3-6ab259ce3aae.jpg?v=1717741740"}],"url":"https:\/\/burrfectionstore.com\/collections\/steel-vg1.oembed","provider":"Burrfection Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}