{"product_id":"masutani-vg1-nashiji-santoku-scotch","title":"MASUTANI VG1 Santoku Amber handle 6.7\"(170mm)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"description__title\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eAll-purpose knife widely used in Japan\u003cbr class=\"hidden-tablet-and-up\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA versatile knife that can be used for meat, fish and vegetables. Its shape is a combination of the Nakiri knife traditionally used in Japan, and the chef's knife used in the West as a multi-purpose knife. The upper half of the blade is rounded like a chef's knife, and the lower part of the knife is straight like a Nakiri. The most common cutting gesture is to lift the knife from top to bottom. That's why you hear “ton,ton,ton” in Japanese kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eEasy to Use, Easy to Maintain\u003cbr class=\"hidden-tablet-and-up\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis knife features a VG1 core steel, offering an excellent balance of hardness, toughness, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.\n    \u003cbr\u003eIt holds a sharp edge well while remaining easy to handle, making it a great choice for those who want to maintain and sharpen their knife themselves over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 商品特徴 テキスト＆イメージ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"description__title\"\u003e2 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- POINT 01 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block description__flex\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-txt\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eAn Easy-to-Use Knife for Everyday Home Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis knife is designed for home cooks, offering reliable quality while remaining lightweight and easy to handle.\n      \u003cbr\u003eIts thin blade and well-balanced weight reduce fatigue, allowing for comfortable use even during extended cooking sessions.\n      \u003cbr\u003eWith its excellent balance of usability and quality, it’s an ideal choice for beginners starting their cooking journey, as well as for those looking to upgrade from entry-level knives.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigure\u003e\n      \u003cpicture\u003e\n        \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e        \n        \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point1_sp.png?v=1773737622\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e \n        \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e        \n        \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point1.png?v=1773737622\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/picture\u003e\n    \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- POINT 02 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block description__flex\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigure\u003e\n      \u003cpicture\u003e\n        \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e        \n        \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point2_sp.png?v=1773737985\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e \n        \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e        \n        \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point2.png?v=1773737986\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/picture\u003e\n    \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-txt\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eA Thin Blade with a Light, Effortless Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis knife combines high quality with a lightweight, easy-to-handle design.\n      \u003cbr\u003eThe blade is finely crafted with an overall thin profile, allowing it to glide smoothly through ingredients. From prepping vegetables to cutting meat and fish, it makes everyday cooking feel light and effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 商品特徴 テキスト＆イメージ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"description__title\"\u003eCraftsman\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- POINT 01 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block description__flex\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-txt\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 01\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eMASUTANI HAMONO — Based in Echizen City, Fukui\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMASUTANI HAMONO, with its workshop in Echizen City, Fukui, is a knife maker that has carried on the tradition of Echizen Uchihamono—a craft with over 700 years of history—for four generations.\n      \u003cbr\u003eWhile honoring these time-honored techniques, they create knives that are easy to use at home, bringing greater enjoyment to everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigure\u003e\n      \u003cpicture\u003e\n        \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e        \n        \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point3_sp.png?v=1773738238\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e \n        \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e        \n        \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point3.png?v=1773738238\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/picture\u003e\n    \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- POINT 02 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block description__flex\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigure\u003e\n      \u003cpicture\u003e\n        \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e        \n        \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point4_sp.png?v=1773738397\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e \n        \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e        \n        \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point4.png?v=1773738398\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/picture\u003e\n    \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-txt\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 02\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eIn-House Production from Start to Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne of MASUTANI HAMONO’s defining features is that every step of the process is carried out in-house.\n      \u003cbr\u003eThis allows for strict quality control and consistently high standards, while also making it possible to offer knives that are both easy to use and accessible in price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- POINT 03 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block description__flex\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-txt\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePOINT 03\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eConsistently High-Quality Blades\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThese knives are crafted using a salt bath heat treatment, which allows the entire blade to be evenly hardened.\n      \u003cbr\u003eThis process minimizes variations in hardness, distortion, and the risk of cracking, resulting in a consistently high-quality blade.\n      \u003cbr\u003eBecause only a limited number of blades can be treated at once and the post-treatment process is labor-intensive, this method is not suited to mass production.\n      \u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the defining characteristics of Echizen craftsmanship, where production systems have evolved while preserving traditional techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-img\"\u003e\n    \u003cfigure\u003e\n      \u003cpicture\u003e\n        \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e        \n        \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point5_sp.png?v=1773738498\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e \n        \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e          \n        \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutani_nashiji_point5.png?v=1773738499\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/picture\u003e\n    \u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block-half\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle description__flex-item1\"\u003eKinds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item2 bold\"\u003eSANTOKU\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item3\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kama-asa.pro\/en\/collections\/houcho-santoku\"\u003eSee more\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle description__flex-item1\"\u003eUasge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item2 bold\"\u003eMulti-purpose\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item3\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kama-asa.pro\/en\/collections\/houcho-bannou\"\u003eSee more\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle description__flex-item1\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item2 bold\"\u003eV1\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item3\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kama-asa.pro\/en\/collections\/houcho-all?sort_by=best-selling\u0026filter.p.m.custom.stainless=V1\"\u003eSee more\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-center\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle description__flex-item1\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item2 bold\"\u003eEchizen,Fukui\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"description__flex-item3\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kama-asa.pro\/en\/collections\/houcho-all?sort_by=best-selling\u0026filter.p.m.custom.locality=Echizen%2C+Fukui\"\u003eSee more\u003c\/a\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__spec\"\u003e\n    \u003cpicture\u003e\n      \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e \n      \u003csource srcset=\"\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e\n      \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e\n      \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/hocho_bladespec_stainless_V1_EN.png?v=1706599010\"\u003e\n    \u003c\/picture\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"description__title\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdl class=\"description__detaillist\"\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eSize\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eTotal Length293mm　／　Blade length168mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003e250g\u003cbr class=\"hidden-tablet-and-up\"\u003e*The weight of knives can slightly vary.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eKnife bevel\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eDouble bevel\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eDominant hand\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eManufacturing process\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eー\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eBlade structure\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eClad steel blade\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eBlacksmith\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eー\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eSharpener\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eー\u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003cdt\u003eMaterials\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003eBlade material=V1, Handle material=Laminated wood\u003c\/dd\u003e\n  \u003c\/dl\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003ePrecaution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"description__detailnotes\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStainless steel is not completely rust-proof. Please make sure to wipe off any moisture after cleaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlease read the instruction before usage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \n\u003ch2 class=\"description__title\"\u003eEngraving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description__block bg-dark\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__subtitle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch3 class=\"description__subtitle-large\"\u003eA nice touch just for you.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKamasa Shoten will inscribe your knives with your name.\u003cbr\u003ePlease select the location of the inscription from the variations and enter the desired inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"description__note\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease see below for the naming style of these knives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivery date and time cannot be specified.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe will ship 1 week to 10 days after the order date.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe will inscribe the text and language as you enter it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor written English, we recommend capital letters at the beginning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"description__insertname\"\u003e\n    \u003cdl class=\"description__insertname-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdt\u003eEngraving on blade(A or C)\u003cbr\u003eJapanese and katakana notation\u003cspan\u003eWithin 10 characters or less \/ 20 characters or less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e \n          \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/naire_setsumei_ha_ja_en_A_C_sp_2.png?v=1707902503\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e\n          \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/naire_setsumei_ha_ja_en_A_C_2.png?v=1707902503\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003c\/dl\u003e\n    \u003cdl class=\"description__insertname-item\"\u003e\n      \u003cdt\u003eEngraving on Bolster(B or D)\u003cbr\u003eJapanese and katakana notation\u003cspan\u003eWithin 3 characters or less \/ 5 characters or less\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n      \u003cdd\u003e\n        \u003cpicture\u003e\n          \u003c!-- sp image --\u003e \n          \u003csource srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/naire_setsumei_tsuba_sp.png?v=1707180017\" media=\"(max-width:740px)\"\u003e\n          \u003c!-- desktop image --\u003e\n          \u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/naire_setsumei_tsuba.png?v=1707180017\"\u003e\n        \u003c\/picture\u003e\n      \u003c\/dd\u003e\n    \u003c\/dl\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"釜浅商店｜合羽橋の包丁とキッチン用品専門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50231194616130,"sku":"2010101050512","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9814\/5602\/files\/houchou_masutaninashijisukocchie_santoku_product1.png?v=1763367073","url":"https:\/\/kama-asa.pro\/en-us\/products\/masutani-vg1-nashiji-santoku-scotch","provider":"釜浅商店｜合羽橋の包丁とキッチン用品専門店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}