{"product_id":"xn-tsunehisa-santoku-165mm-ginsan-damascus-rosewood-handle-5e09a","title":"Tsunehisa Santoku 165mm Ginsan Damascus – Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTsunehisa Santoku 165mm – Ginsan Damascus | Rosewood Wa Handle\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChosen by Sharp Knives Malta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Japanese craftsmanship meets modern stainless performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Japan, the \u003cstrong\u003eTsunehisa Santoku 165mm\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the refined cutting characteristics of \u003cstrong\u003eGinsan (Silver #3) stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with the elegance of a Damascus-clad blade and a traditional \u003cstrong\u003erosewood wa handle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-purpose kitchen knife, it offers exceptional versatility for preparing vegetables, fish, and boneless meats while delivering the effortless cutting performance, 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