{"product_id":"xn-tsunehisa-santoku-165mm-ginsan-damascus-ebony-buffalo-horn-handle-hl96b","title":"Tsunehisa Santoku 165mm Ginsan Damascus – Ebony \u0026 Buffalo Horn Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTsunehisa Santoku 165mm – Ginsan Damascus | Ebony \u0026amp; Buffalo Horn Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium Japanese craftsmanship with the cutting performance of Ginsan steel and the elegance of a traditional wa handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa Santoku 165mm\u003c\/strong\u003e combines one of Japan's most respected stainless steels with beautiful Damascus cladding, a traditional Tsuchime hammered finish, and a luxurious ebony wood handle fitted with a genuine buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-purpose kitchen knife, it offers exceptional sharpness, effortless maintenance, and refined handling—making it equally at home in professional kitchens and passionate home cooks' collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTsunehisa knives are crafted by skilled Japanese artisans who combine traditional blade-making techniques with modern materials to create knives that are both beautiful and highly functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that delivers authentic Japanese cutting performance while remaining practical for everyday use.\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 premium Japanese knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional chefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who prefer stainless steel over carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors who appreciate traditional Japanese craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone looking for one versatile knife for everyday 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is protected by layered Damascus stainless steel, creating the flowing pattern unique to every blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis traditional construction:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the hardened cutting core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves blade durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances structural stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives every knife its own distinctive appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerformance and craftsmanship in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTsuchime Hammered Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/strong\u003e finish creates tiny air pockets between the blade and food, helping ingredients release more easily during cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEspecially effective when 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