{"product_id":"kotetsu-sujihiki-vg-10-damascus-240mm","title":"Kotetsu Sujihiki VG-10 Damascus 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKotetsu Sujihiki 240mm – VG10 Damascus Tsuchime\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who want effortless slicing, premium Japanese craftsmanship, and outstanding value in a dedicated carving knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecision Slicing Starts Here\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKotetsu Sujihiki 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to produce long, clean slices through meat, poultry, and fish with minimal resistance. Its narrow blade glides effortlessly through proteins, preserving texture and presentation while reducing tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're carving a roast, portioning fish, or preparing sashimi-style cuts, this knife delivers precision with every stroke.\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\u003eCarving roasts and steaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing poultry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortioning fish fillets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing sashimi-style cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks upgrading to their first Japanese slicer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs who value clean presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVG10 Steel – Trusted Japanese Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eVG10 stainless 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durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduces brittleness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreates a unique flowing Damascus pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery knife carries its own individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsuchime Hammered Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper section of the blade features a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTsuchime (hammered) finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small hammer marks help:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereduce food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eminimise friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimprove food release during slicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a functional feature that also enhances the knife's handcrafted appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThin Blade Geometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sujihiki's long, narrow profile is designed specifically for slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin 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