{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ryuhyo-sg2-santoku-knife-180mm-kurozome-damascus","title":"Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Santoku Knife 180mm Kurozome Damascus","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is one of the most popular Japanese all-purpose knife shapes. At 180mm, it offers plenty of blade for everyday preparation without the additional length of a larger Gyuto, making it a great choice for vegetables, meat and fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 180mm Santoku comes from Hatsukokoro’s Ryuhyo range and features a striking Kurozome Damascus finish. The dark finish contrasts with the Damascus pattern across the blade, while the stabilised wood handle is finished with a contrasting white spacer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ryuhyo uses SG2, a high-performance stainless powder steel known for taking a very fine edge and offering excellent edge retention. The SG2 core is clad in stainless Damascus, combining a practical stainless construction with the distinctive layered finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSG2 is stainless and relatively low maintenance compared with traditional carbon steels. We still recommend hand washing the knife after use and drying it thoroughly before storing. Never put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade shape – Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker – Hatsukokoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRange – Ryuhyo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel – SG2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length – 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish – Kurozome Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle – Stabilised wood with white spacer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in – Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H and K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56333423837569,"sku":null,"price":206.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/hatsukokoro-ryuhyo-sg2-santoku-knife-180mm-kurozome-damascus-1025958.jpg?v=1791626057","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/hatsukokoro-ryuhyo-sg2-santoku-knife-180mm-kurozome-damascus","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}