{"product_id":"higuchi-santoku-ginsan-185mm","title":"HIGUCHI Santoku Ginsan 185mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHIGUCHI Ginsan Santoku – Forged in Mino City, Japan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who want the refined cutting feel of carbon steel with the convenience of premium stainless steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Japanese Classic for Everyday Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSantoku\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003e\"three virtues,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Japan's most versatile kitchen knives. 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construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis layered construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereinforces the cutting edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproves durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eincreases toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotects the blade from corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle transition line along the blade highlights its traditional laminated construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsuchime Hammered Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper portion of the blade features a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTsuchime (hammered)\u003c\/strong\u003e finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textured surface:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduces food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproves food release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadds handcrafted character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eenhances cutting 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