{"product_id":"matsu-zumi-yaki-ao2-santoku-170mm","title":"Matsu Zumi Yaki AO2 Santoku 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Shirogami White #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e San-Mai Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e61\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle: \u003c\/strong\u003eWalnut wood w\/ Ziricote \u0026amp; Maple bolster\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 170mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~3.80mm Tapered to ~1.50mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~135g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Matsu-Zumi-Yaki series brings together traditional Japanese craftsmanship, carbon steel performance, and a beautifully rustic Damascus finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAt the core of this Santoku is Shirogami #2 (White #2) carbon steel, hardened to approximately 61 HRC. What makes this series particularly interesting is Kanetsune’s traditional Matsu-Zumi-Yaki heat-treatment process, which uses pine charcoal during hardening. This technique helps reduce decarburization during the process and allows the White #2 steel to achieve excellent hardness and edge performance while remaining very responsive and enjoyable to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe 170mm Santoku is an extremely versatile size for everyday kitchen work, offering plenty of room for vegetables, meat, herbs, and general preparation without feeling oversized. The forged multi-layer Damascus cladding gives each blade a traditional, handcrafted appearance that pairs beautifully with the natural walnut handle, finished with Ziricote and maple accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eLightweight at approximately 135g, this is a great choice for anyone looking for a traditional Japanese carbon steel knife with plenty of character, easy sharpening, and excellent cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all carbon steel knives, the blade can develop a natural patina over time and should be kept clean and dry after use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51778561769705,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/KC-472.png?v=1788265574","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/matsu-zumi-yaki-ao2-santoku-170mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}