{"product_id":"xn-tsunehisa-440c-damascus-gyuto-210mm-roasted-oak-handle-3s38a","title":"Tsunehisa 440C Damascus Gyuto 210mm – Roasted Oak Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTsunehisa 440C Damascus Gyuto 215mm – Japanese Chef's Knife with Roasted Oak Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamascus steel that earns its keep—not just its looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa 440C Damascus Gyuto 215mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is built for cooks who want authentic Japanese performance without the extra maintenance of carbon steel. Combining a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003e440C stainless steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e, elegant Damascus cladding, and a traditional roasted oak wa handle, it delivers exceptional cutting performance in a knife designed to be used every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, practical, and beautifully crafted, this is the kind of Gyuto that quickly becomes the centrepiece of your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa knives are produced by skilled Japanese craftsmen who combine traditional knife-making techniques with modern stainless steels. Every knife is carefully ground and finished to deliver the thin geometry, balance, and cutting performance that have made Japanese kitchen knives respected around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Knife Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome cooks upgrading to their first premium Japanese chef's knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs wanting a dependable everyday Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers looking for stainless performance with minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who appreciate traditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting a Damascus knife that's built to be used, not admired from a distance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e440C Stainless Steel Core\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003e440C stainless 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preparation smoother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGyuto – The Japanese Chef's Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e215mm Gyuto\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to handle almost every kitchen task with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing meat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparing fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopping vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbs and fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday food preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong enough for efficient slicing while remaining agile and easy to control, it's the knife many chefs use more than any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoasted Oak Wa Handle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional octagonal \u003cstrong\u003eroasted oak handle\u003c\/strong\u003e offers excellent comfort and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenefits 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It delivers excellent cutting performance, dependable stainless practicality, and refined Japanese aesthetics in a knife that doesn't demand constant attention. It's the kind of knife you'll confidently use every day—and still admire every time you pick it up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinal Word\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa 440C Damascus Gyuto 215mm\u003c\/strong\u003e proves that a Damascus knife can be both beautiful and practical. Sharp, comfortable, easy to maintain, and built for daily cooking, it offers everything most serious cooks need in a Japanese chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's your first premium blade or the newest addition to your collection, this is a Gyuto built to perform for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday performance. Traditional craftsmanship. 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