{"product_id":"skm-tamashi-sujihiki-samascus-tsutime-240mm","title":"SKM Tamashi Sujihiki Samascus Tsutime 240MM","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSKM Tamashi Sujihiki 240mm – VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Slicing Knife\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, effortless slicing with the precision of Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSKM Tamashi Sujihiki 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated Japanese slicing knife designed to produce long, clean cuts through meat and fish with minimal resistance. 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