{"product_id":"takamura-v10-special-santoku-170mm-hammered","title":"Takamura V10 Special  Santoku 170mm (6.7\")  Hammered (Tsuchime)","description":"\u003ch6\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/pages\/takamura-knives\"\u003eTakamura Cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e 170mm (6.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e oz ( lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/span\u003e Tsuchime (hammered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Steel Type:\u003c\/span\u003e V10 Special\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/span\u003e Resin-Treated Compressed Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHRC:\u003c\/span\u003e 61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBevel Angle Ratio:\u003c\/span\u003e 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e 1.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCover:\u003c\/span\u003e Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eV10 Special\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of you may have noticed the name \"V10 Special\" on Takamura knives. Unlike standard VG10 found on the market, Takamura V10 Special uses a different carbon content. We understand that Takamura is the only knife maker using this particular version of the steel. While we will skip the technical details, it offers even better corrosion resistance while delivering the signature Takamura cutting feel, often described as slicing through the air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cp\u003eTakamura Hamono is best known for their High Speed Powdered Steel (R2) offerings, but they are also experts at other common stainless knife steel including the ubiquitous VG-10. These knives feature a Tsuchime (hammered) finish which is both aesthetically pleasing and adds a modicum of food release. Takamura's expert grind and heat treatment means less wedging on tall, dense vegetables and ease of maintenance and sharpening over the life of the knife. This is one of our favorite knives for those looking to foray into Japanese knives and is sure to spark a desire to cut and cook more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEchizen hammer forged knives are known to have a thick spine but thin edge, and by recreating this classic silhouette with VG-10, Takamura Cutlery has managed to produce exceptionally steady knives that slice through food effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCaution\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakamura knives have a core metal sandwiched between a different Steel Type so changing the bevel angle will alter the structure of the blade and it will lose its sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eLinks\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/t\/3\/assets\/description_image_TakamuraInfo.pdf?v=1678297304\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAbout Takamura Cutlery\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-question-about-takamura-knives\"\u003eFAQ about Takamura in English\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSantoku Knife\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSantoku in Japanese transliterates as \"three virtues\" so they are otherwise known as \"three purpose\" knives. The three purposes which a santoku is meant to fulfill are cutting meat, vegetables, and fish. Its diminutive size and unique shape have made it very popular at home not only in Japan but in the United States as well and more and more home cooks are finding its versatility appealing without committing to a larger or more specialized knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Takamura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40268389908570,"sku":"80477","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/9667\/8234\/products\/80477_A__20258.1557949662.1280.1280.jpg?v=1753396785","url":"https:\/\/mtckitchen.com\/products\/takamura-v10-special-santoku-170mm-hammered","provider":"MTC Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}