{"product_id":"tsunehisa-440c-santoku-knife-180mm-polished","title":"Tsunehisa 440C Santoku Knife 180mm Polished","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is one of Japan's most popular all-purpose kitchen knife shapes, designed to handle vegetables, meat and fish with equal ease. Its relatively flat cutting edge makes it particularly well suited to chopping and push cutting, while the compact profile offers excellent control during everyday food preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 180mm, this Tsunehisa Santoku offers a little more blade length than a typical Santoku, making it a versatile choice for a broad range of kitchen tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade features a smooth, polished finish, giving the knife a clean, understated appearance. Without a hammered or textured surface, the simple finish allows the shape and profile of the blade to take centre stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe knife is finished with a black Western-style handle, offering a familiar grip and a classic appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Tsunehisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsunehisa produces reliable, well-priced Japanese kitchen knives designed for consistent, everyday performance. Their blades combine modern steels with practical grinds and straightforward finishes, making them a popular choice among home cooks and professionals who want quality without pretence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade uses 440C, a high-carbon stainless steel known for its good corrosion resistance, wear resistance and ability to maintain a sharp cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440C contains a relatively high proportion of carbon for a stainless steel, alongside chromium, which provides corrosion resistance. This combination allows the steel to achieve good hardness and edge retention while remaining relatively straightforward to maintain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's a practical choice for an everyday kitchen knife, offering a good balance of cutting performance, durability and ease of care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440C 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher. Use a wooden or rubber chopping board and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients that could damage the cutting edge.\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade shape – Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker – Tsunehisa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel – 440C Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade length – 180mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade finish – Polished\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle – Black Western-Style Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in – Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\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":"Community Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56389269586305,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/IMG_1588_4c33377a-df46-4de0-bb56-0e2ffcbf84b5.heic?v=1793802319","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/tsunehisa-440c-santoku-knife-180mm-polished","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}