{"product_id":"tsunehisa-440-damask-sujihiki-24-cm","title":"Tsunehisa 440 Damask Sujihiki 24 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTsunehisa 440C Damascus – Japanese Craftsmanship Made Practical\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Chosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected for cooks who want authentic Japanese craftsmanship, elegant Damascus steel, and dependable stainless performance that's easy to maintain.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Everyday Cooking\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa 440C Damascus Series\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for cooks who want the precision of a Japanese knife without the demands of high-maintenance steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Japan, it combines traditional Japanese styling with a practical stainless steel that sharpens easily, resists corrosion, and performs reliably day after 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