{"product_id":"v1-santoku-knife-165mm-tsuchime","title":"V1 Santoku Knife 165mm Tsuchime","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV1 Tsuchime Santoku Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe V1 Tsuchime Santoku is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for everyday food preparation. Its broad blade and relatively flat cutting edge make it particularly well suited to chopping vegetables, slicing meat and preparing fish, while the hammered Tsuchime finish gives the blade a distinctive textured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Shape \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku is one of Japan's most versatile kitchen knives, designed for slicing, dicing and chopping vegetables, meat and fish. Its relatively flat cutting edge and broad blade make it particularly well suited to everyday food preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime translates as 'hammered finish', referring to the textured indentations across the blade. As well as giving the knife a distinctive appearance, these small indentations can help reduce friction and encourage food release during cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV1 Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV1 is a Japanese stainless cutlery steel used in kitchen knives. It offers a practical balance of corrosion resistance, edge retention and ease of maintenance, making it well suited to everyday cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough this knife is made from stainless steel and is resistant to corrosion, it should still be washed by hand and dried thoroughly after use. Never put it in the dishwasher or leave it soaking in water, as this can damage the blade and handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapanese knives are designed for precision cutting and should not be used on bones, frozen foods or other hard materials. Avoid twisting or levering the blade during use, and never use it to open tins, pry apart ingredients or perform tasks other than food preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper care, your knife will provide many years of reliable service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e V1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tsuchime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor variations in finish and appearance may occur between individual knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\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":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56341105475969,"sku":null,"price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/v1-santoku-knife-165mm-tsuchime-7385515.jpg?v=1792869029","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/v1-santoku-knife-165mm-tsuchime","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}