{"product_id":"higuchi-chefs-knife-21-cm","title":"HIGUCHI WA DAMASCUS Chef's Knife 21 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eJapanese Chef's Knife 210mm – VG10 Damascus with Tsuchime Finish\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA premium Japanese chef's knife built for cooks who value precision, performance, and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eMino City, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this 210mm Gyuto combines premium VG10 stainless steel with elegant 44-layer Damascus cladding and a traditional Tsuchime (hammered) finish. Designed to become the knife you'll reach for every day, it delivers exceptional sharpness, effortless cutting, and the refined feel that has made Japanese knives respected around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're slicing meat, preparing fish, chopping vegetables, or mincing herbs, this knife offers the versatility and control expected from a true Japanese chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerious home cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone upgrading from standard European knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who value precision and edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose looking for one premium all-purpose kitchen knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVG10 Stainless Steel 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knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e44-Layer Damascus Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VG10 core is protected by \u003cstrong\u003e44 layers of Damascus steel (22 layers per side)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis layered construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforces the hardened core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves blade durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds structural resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates the beautiful flowing Damascus pattern unique to every knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach blade has its own distinctive appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Tsuchime Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section of the blade features a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTsuchime (hammered)\u003c\/strong\u003e finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese small hammer marks create tiny air pockets between the blade and ingredients, helping 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