{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-ginga-69-layers-za-18-damascus-sujihiki-240-mm","title":"Sakai Takayuki GINGA 69 Layers ZA-18 Damascus Sujihiki 240 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSakai Takayuki GINGA Sujihiki 240mm – ZA18 Damascus\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for chefs and serious home cooks who want exceptional slicing performance, premium Japanese steel, and authentic Sakai craftsmanship.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Perfect Slices\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSakai Takayuki GINGA Sujihiki 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional slicing knife designed to produce long, clean cuts through meat and fish with minimal resistance. 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