{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-rainbow-damascus-santoku-180mm-ebony","title":"Hatsukokoro Kujaku V-Toku 2 Rainbow Damascus Ebony - 180 mm Santoku","description":"\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eHatsukokoro is a brand from \u003cspan\u003eAmagasaki, near Osaka City. They collaborate with various blacksmiths and sharpeners across Japan, developing new series in an attempt to create some of the best knives in the world, as well as very good knives in a lower price range to cater to all different needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe name of this knife comes from the stainless damascus cladding, which is composed of a combination of brass and copper, creating a beautiful play of colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis knife is made with V-Toku2 core steel and is often compared to Shirogami (White Paper Steel) due to its relatively simple composition. The main difference is that V-Toku2 contains a small addition of tungsten. This improves hardness and sharpness, combining the wear resistance of Aogami with the sharp cutting sensation of Shirogami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 562px; height: 407.844px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 26.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 26.75px;\"\u003eBrand\/Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 26.75px;\"\u003eHatsukokoro\/Kujaku V-Toku2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nSantoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eForging and Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003eV-Toku 2 \/ Stainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGrind\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e50\/50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Type\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nOctagonal (WA) Ebony Handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStainless\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNO!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e63-64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 145.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 166.719px; height: 145.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(May vary slightly as the knife is handmade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 375.281px; height: 145.969px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 180mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 45mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 163g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth at handle: 2.3mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut hard items such as bones, cartilage, frozen items, or hard cheeses. Remember that thin, hard metal can break.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57016812601692,"sku":"HK-KJ-180-ST-E","price":322.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1399\/files\/DSCF8708.png?v=1774610101","url":"https:\/\/foodgear.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-kujaku-v-toku-2-rainbow-damascus-santoku-180mm-ebony","provider":"FOODGEAR","version":"1.0","type":"link"}