{"product_id":"touroku-sakai-sg2-gyuto-210mm-pakka-wood-handle","title":"Touroku Sakai SG2 Gyuto 210mm – Pakka Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA performance-focused Japanese chef’s knife built around premium SG2 powder steel. The Touroku Sakai 210mm Gyuto combines excellent edge retention, a clean professional finish and a comfortable Western-style pakka wood handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e210mm Gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most versatile knife sizes available. Long enough for serious preparation but still easy to control, it can comfortably serve as the main knife in both home and professional kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA True All-Purpose Chef’s Knife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gyuto is the Japanese interpretation of the Western chef’s knife, but typically with a thinner, more precise cutting geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 210mm profile is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing and portioning meat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing fish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopping and slicing vegetables \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnions, herbs and everyday prep \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine tip work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger ingredients where a Santoku may feel too short \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone looking to own \u003cstrong\u003eone high-performance Japanese knife for most kitchen tasks\u003c\/strong\u003e, a 210mm Gyuto is difficult to beat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSG2 Powder Steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made with \u003cstrong\u003eSG2 (R2) stainless powder steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, a premium Japanese steel known for combining high hardness with excellent edge retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSG2 can take a very fine, sharp edge and hold it significantly longer than many conventional stainless steels. At the same time, its stainless properties make everyday maintenance much easier than with traditional carbon steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife designed for people who prioritize \u003cstrong\u003ecutting performance and edge retention\u003c\/strong\u003e without wanting high-maintenance steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClean, Performance-Focused Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no elaborate Damascus pattern or decorative hammered finish here. 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