{"product_id":"shizu-gen-vg10-damascus-gyuto-210mm-kurouchi-tsuchime-d-shape-pakka-wood-handle","title":"Shizu Gen VG10 Damascus Gyuto 210mm – Kurouchi Tsuchime – D-Shape Pakka Wood Handle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69e72bc8-525c-8392-b97d-c33085f8d188-35\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69e72bc8-525c-8392-b97d-c33085f8d188-35\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69e72bc8-525c-8392-b97d-c33085f8d188-35\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-46\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(\u0026gt;.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a30cb414-62e0-4368-9d71-cd960e64ac63\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-6\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LR5Y_W_content markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"488\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eShizu Gen VG10 Damascus Gyuto 210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile Japanese chef’s knife designed to handle the majority of everyday kitchen preparation. The 210mm blade offers an excellent balance between cutting length and manoeuvrability, while the combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eVG10 stainless steel, Damascus layering, hammered Tsuchime and dark Kurouchi finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e gives the knife a distinctive Japanese appearance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10hs0up\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e210mm Gyuto – The Japanese All-Rounder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eGyuto is the Japanese equivalent of the Western chef’s knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for versatility rather than one specific task. 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Its Japanese-style construction pairs naturally with the 210mm blade, while the dark wood and black ferrule complement the Kurouchi finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1oixzha\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003eWho Is This Gyuto For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eIf you're buying your \u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2399\"\u003efirst quality Japanese chef’s knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, the 210mm Gyuto is one of the most practical places to start. 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