{"product_id":"masutani-vg-1-ko-santoku-13-cm","title":"Masutani VG-1 Ko-Santoku 13 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eMasutani VG-1 Ko-Santoku – Handmade in Echizen, Japan\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks looking to experience authentic Japanese craftsmanship with a compact, versatile knife that delivers exceptional performance and outstanding value.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Compact Japanese All-Rounder\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMasutani VG-1 Ko-Santoku\u003c\/strong\u003e is handcrafted in \u003cstrong\u003eEchizen, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the country's most respected knife-making regions. 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