{"product_id":"shimomura-takumi-unryu-mai-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-33-layer-unr-501","title":"Shimomura Takumi Unryu Mai Santoku Knife VG10 Damascus 33 Layer UNR-501","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis santoku knife is part of Shimomura Kogyo's Takumi Un-Ryu Mai series, finished by artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo. The blade has a thin, smooth edge for sharp cutting and clean release from food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a Japanese sword, the blade is forged by alternating soft and hard stainless steel, creating an elegant hazy pattern on the surface. Its core uses VG10 steel with cobalt added, giving it high hardness and long-lasting sharpness. Tsubame-Sanjo artisans finish the edge with traditional hon-togi sharpening so it cuts cleanly without crushing the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of laminated reinforced wood that resists water and wear, secured with three rivets for durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is about 165 mm (6.5 in) long, with an overall length of about 300 mm (11.8 in) and a blade thickness of about 2.0 mm (0.1 in). It weighs about 130 g (4.6 oz). It is made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- also-available --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso available in:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimomura-unryu-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-wood-handle-170mm-unr-01\"\u003eShimomura Unryu Santoku Knife VG10 Damascus Wood Handle 170mm UNR-01\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimomura-unryu-middle-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-wood-handle-160mm-unr-02\"\u003eShimomura Unryu Middle Santoku Knife VG10 Damascus Wood Handle 160mm UNR-02\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimomura-unryu-gyuto-chef-knife-vg10-damascus-wood-handle-210mm-unr-05\"\u003eShimomura Unryu Gyuto Chef Knife VG10 Damascus Wood Handle 210mm UNR-05\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimomura-unryu-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-all-stainless-175mm-unr-301\"\u003eShimomura Unryu Santoku Knife VG10 Damascus All Stainless 175mm UNR-301\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimomura-unryu-small-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-all-stainless-155mm-unr-302\"\u003eShimomura Unryu Small Santoku Knife VG10 Damascus All Stainless 155mm UNR-302\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/shimomura-takumi-unryu-rin-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-33-layer\"\u003eShimomura Takumi Unryu Rin Santoku Knife VG10 Damascus 33 Layer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c!-- \/also-available --\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shimomura Kogyo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e UNR-501\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG10 Damascus 33-layer steel blade (VG10 core, Damascus 33-layer steel exterior), laminated reinforced wood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade length 165 mm (6.5 in); Overall length 300 mm (11.8 in); Blade thickness 2.0 mm (0.1 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 g (4.6 oz \/ 0.29 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 7 days. We ship from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimomura Kogyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67916328992922,"sku":"KC-WHF-UNR-501","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/0064\/3226\/files\/14093890_4.jpg?v=1792546346","url":"https:\/\/sharpandhandy.com\/products\/shimomura-takumi-unryu-mai-santoku-knife-vg10-damascus-33-layer-unr-501","provider":"Sharp \u0026 Handy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}