{"title":"Masutani Kokuryu","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"masutani-vg10-damascus-migaki-tsuchime-gyuto-180mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm Western Handle is a stainless steel chef's knife best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs seeking an Echizen-made blade with excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this gyuto features a double bevel edge ground from VG10 core steel clad in stainless Damascus. The 178mm edge length suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat, while the tsuchime hammered finish provides visual texture on the migaki polished surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVG10 stainless steel measures 59-61 HRC and contains 15% chromium for stain resistance alongside molybdenum and vanadium for wear resistance and edge retention. This san-mai stainless Damascus construction requires standard stainless care and supports easy sharpening. The western pakka wood handle includes a bolster for durability and pairs with the 132g blade weight to create a balanced feel during extended prep work. With a spine measuring 1.7mm at the heel and tapering to 0.6mm at the tip, the geometry facilitates precise cutting across various ingredients without excessive wedging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43988292501725,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BLUE","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":43988292534493,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BRN","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"black","offer_id":44622020215005,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_GY180_BLK","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC01029.jpg?v=1669956957"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-santoku-170mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle is a general-purpose kitchen knife best fit for home cooks and students seeking an affordable stainless steel blade with excellent out-of-box sharpness. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this santoku features a 170mm double bevel edge with a VG10 stainless steel core hardened to HRC 60. The blade utilises san-mai construction with stainless damascus cladding and a tsuchime surface finish, providing stain resistance and ease of maintenance for daily food preparation tasks including slicing, dicing, and mincing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife measures 292mm in total length with a 46.5mm heel height and spine thickness of 1.7mm at the heel, tapering to 1.2mm near the tip. It weighs 141g and pairs the blade with a western pakkawood handle featuring a bolster for secure grip during extended use. VG10 steel contains 15% chromium and 1% molybdenum, supporting edge retention while remaining easy to sharpen. The compact santoku profile offers controllable chopping mechanics suitable for everyday culinary work, reflecting Masutani Hamono's focus on producing high-performance stainless knives at accessible price points from their Takefu Knife Village smithy established in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Black Pakka Wood Handle","offer_id":46635263787229,"sku":null,"price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue Pakka Wood Handle","offer_id":43862827237597,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SA170_BLUE","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown Scotch Handle","offer_id":43862827270365,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SA170_Mahogany","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusTsuchimeSantoku170mmWesternHandlea.jpg?v=1754353335"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-small-santoku-135mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Small Santoku 135mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter the great success of the Sairyu line, Masutani added hammered finish to his new line \"Kokuryu\" to make the blade not just great in performance, but also aesthetically attractive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe small santoku is more handy than regular santoku and more versatile than petty. It is a perfect blade when you are doing some small preparation in the kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with blue pakkawood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e107 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e247 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e133 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e35 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.2 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern Pakka Wood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":44280997675229,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_SA135_MHGN","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44280997707997,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_SA135_BLK","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":44536538464477,"sku":"MASU_VGKR_SA136_BLU","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusTsuchimeSmallSantoku135mmBlackWesternHandleC.jpg?v=1700133628"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is another new line from Masutani. VG1 steel in stainless clad with hammered finish brings a simple and classic look to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG1 is very much similar to its favorite rival VG10 steel in terms of durability and corrosion resistance. With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with pakkawood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e169.5 g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e297 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e163 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e51 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG1 stainless core with stainless  cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Mahogany","offer_id":43863013523677,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165_MHGN","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43863013556445,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165_BLUE","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":44100769218781,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_NA165_BLK","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniVG1TsuchimeNakiri165mma.jpg?v=1685502663"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs requiring precise vegetable preparation. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this double-bevel nakiri measures 165mm in edge length with a 51.5mm heel height and weighs 167g. The flat edge profile facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full board contact for clean separation without rocking motions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blade features san-mai stainless damascus cladding over a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60, providing stain resistance and edge retention suitable for daily kitchen use. The spine measures 1.6mm at the heel, middle, and near the tip, supporting consistent geometry along the cutting edge. A western pakkawood handle with bolster provides a dense, resin-laminated grip that differs from traditional natural timber options. Masutani Hamono produces these knives in Echizen with a focus on affordable high-performance stainless cutlery, delivering excellent out-of-box sharpness and grinding for everyday vegetable tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":43998142660829,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_NA165_BLUE","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":43998142693597,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_NA165_MHGN","price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47434573119709,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2058.jpg?v=1771378671"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-tsuchime-santoku-170mm-wa-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm WA Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 170mm WA Handle is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for home cooks and students seeking an Echizen-made stainless blade with a traditional octagonal handle. Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this santoku features a 170mm edge length and weighs 134g. The profile measures 48mm at the heel with spine thickness of 1.7mm at both heel and mid-blade, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife uses VG10 stainless steel hardened to 59-61 HRC, clad in a stainless Damascus layer with a migaki surface finish. The san-mai construction provides stain resistance and supports edge retention suitable for daily kitchen tasks involving slicing, dicing, and mincing. An octagonal Black Chacate WA handle pairs with the blade, offering a durable timber grip with fine texture and dark coloration. Masutani produces these knives with a focus on out-of-box sharpness and accessible performance within their Sairyu VG10 line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847134138589,"sku":"MASU_V10KKR_SA180_WA","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6162.jpg?v=1759903427"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-slim-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Slim Nakiri 165mm Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Slim Nakiri 165mm Western Handle is a Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG10 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers, students, and professional chefs requiring precise vegetable preparation. This double-bevel nakiri profile features a relatively flat edge designed for straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board to produce clean slices without connected food. The blade measures 165mm in edge length with a heel height of 44mm and spine thickness of 1.7mm throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstructed with san-mai stainless damascus cladding over a VG10 core hardened to HRC 60, this blade offers stain resistance and ease of maintenance. The VG10 steel contains 15% chromium and 1% molybdenum for corrosion resistance and durability, supporting good edge retention and sharpening response. The western pakkawood handle includes a bolster and contributes to a total weight between 158g and 167g with an overall length of 293mm. Crafted by fourth-generation Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani, this knife represents affordable high-performance stainless cutlery with excellent out-of-box sharpness and grinding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47434657399005,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_SLNA165","price":139.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2069.jpg?v=1771381702"},{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-tsuchime-slim-nakiri-165mm-western-handle","title":"Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Slim","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Nakiri 165mm Slim is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife featuring a VG1 stainless steel core and western pakkawood handle, best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable Echizen-made nakiri. Produced by Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village, this 165mm blade measures 1.6mm at the spine and weighs approximately 170g, presenting a slim profile designed specifically for vegetable preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis nakiri features a relatively flat edge profile that facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board for clean separation without rocking. The VG1 stainless steel core is clad in stainless steel with a hammered tsuchime finish, providing corrosion resistance and high toughness at HRC 60. This san-mai construction suits users who require a stainless blade that resists wear while maintaining excellent out-of-the-box sharpness. The western pakkawood handle pairs with the thin 1.6mm spine to create a lightweight tool dedicated to precise vegetable chopping tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530473619677,"sku":"MASU_VG1TS_SLNA165","price":129.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_2347.jpg?v=1772423208"},{"product_id":"masutani-kokuryu-vg10-damascus-nakiri-165mm-black-chacate-handle","title":"Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Damascus Nakiri 165mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe Masutani VG10 line undoubtedly represents the best value for such low price. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCladded in soft stainless steel, the knife has VG10 steel core which is the most popular steel in Japanese kitchen.  With thin grind behind the edge, the Masutani is more like a laser to allow you can cut through food effortlessly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle design is western handle with black pekka wood and two stainless pin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eIn all, it is a great all rounder knife to use everyday. If you are new to the world of Japanese knives, this is a good knife to start with. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"1\" border=\"1\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e3e3df; height: 424px; width: 400px; background-color: #e3e3df;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"320\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"200\" colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWeight \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e167g \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e293 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e165 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e51.5 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e 1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e1.6 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eVG10 stainless core with stainless damascus cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHRC 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWestern pakkawood handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Masutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548714090717,"sku":"MASU_VGKKR_-BCNA165","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/MasutaniKokuryuVG10DamascusNakiri165mmBlackChacateHandlea.jpg?v=1772769516"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.tw\/en\/collections\/masutani-kokuryu.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}