{"product_id":"kanetsune-seki-yh-3000-kc-921","title":"SEKI KANETSUNE YH-3000 Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKanetsune Santoku 180mm - Aogami Hammered \u0026amp; Pear-skin Finish -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis popular series is crafted using \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 steel (Blue Paper Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of Japan’s most renowned high-grade steels from Hitachi Yasugi Works. A perfect balance of tradition, functionality, and artisanal craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Santoku Shape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Santoku blade, meaning “three virtues” (meat, fish, and vegetables), combines the characteristics of both a chef’s knife and a Nakiri. Its broad blade and pointed tip make it highly versatile for everyday cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Handle Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFitted with a durable, water-resistant laminated wood handle, reinforced with a stainless-steel bolster for strength and balance. The handle is finely polished, offering a refined and elegant finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSuperior Steel Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is forged with Hitachi’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, clad with stainless steel (SUS410) for ease of maintenance. This three-layer construction delivers razor-sharp cutting performance with added corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHammered \u0026amp; Pear-skin Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-forged hammered texture and pear-skin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enashiji\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish reduce food adhesion, ensuring smoother slicing and enhancing the knife’s exceptional sharpness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMasterful Craftsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is expertly ground thin to maximize sharpness, reflecting the skill and precision of seasoned Japanese artisans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Japanese Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProudly crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeki City, Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japan’s historic capital of bladesmithing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTotal Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 305 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 180 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 160 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami #2 (Blue Paper Steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCladding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SUS410 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Laminated Wood with Stainless Steel Bolster\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Made in Japan (Seki City, Gifu Prefecture)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SEKI KANETSUNE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47711203361000,"sku":"KC-921","price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/9274\/4680\/files\/KC-921.png?v=1759494854","url":"https:\/\/the-artisan-japan.com\/products\/kanetsune-seki-yh-3000-kc-921","provider":"The Artisan Japan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}