{"product_id":"samurai-4","title":"Akarui (あかるい) Japanese Santoku Chef Knife with Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor chefs, gourmands and others with a high level of interest in cooking and food preparation who want the ultimate in kitchen cutlery, our signature Akarui (あかるい) Damascus Steel Knives represent the finest option on the market.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/products\/kutara-knives-7-santoku-knife-black-handle-17732026597533_640x640_5f5d8ca5-4fef-46b8-bdce-ad9218fd8c87_480x480.png?v=1644755803\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey're made of the highest quality material available, with blades that feature a core layer of VG10 Steel, which is the gold standard among Japanese carbon steels. They also incorporate 33 layers of Damascus steel that are engraved on either side to form a unique pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable Handles With an Intricate Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of what makes these implements showcase knives is the beautiful G-10 Wood handle, which gracefully rounds off the immaculate blade to offer an elegant, comfortable grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/Hfd628c895279425ab318705dd36c0e34U.jpg?v=1710425557\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe VG-10 is also renowned in the culinary world for the combination of high strength and low moisture absorption properties it offers, and this helps make this handle not just elegant-looking but durable. These knives are eye-catching when they're on display, and they'll look as good as they feel in your hand when guests see them in your kitchen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG10 Steel Knives have an amazing history that dates back hundreds of years, and they incorporate forging techniques that have stood the test of time. They were originally manufactured hundreds of years ago in the Echizen Province of Japan, which was once the preeminent sword-making region of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe forging process used for these knives was also used by chefs, but strictly within the borders of Japan. It's only recently that the expansion of trade in that part of the world has allowed the use of this superior kind of steel in limited batches.\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/107870193_275251610240179_7055123456933015177_n_480x480_56fe9287-c355-4ae9-91a5-88621fbbfbd9_480x480.png?v=1647419295\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSharper Knives Equal Safer Lives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it might seem counterintuitive to laypeople, the fact that our knives are constructed from one of the strongest kinds of steel in the world actually makes them far safer than lesser knives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimply put, you and your family can get the most controlled cut with a high-quality knife that helps prevent slips and mishaps, and Sakuto's ultra-sharp knives represent the best way to achieve this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou'll also notice the excellent balance and weight from the start, and once you get used to the kinds of cuts you can perform with these knives, they'll be the only brand you ever want to use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sharpest Knives Possible at Your Fingertips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVG10 Steel knives with Damascus Steel blades can now be delivered straight to your door, so that you can use the capabilities of this high-end Japanese cutlery in the dishes you create on your own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/O1CN01GOUK3n1irTjiui3H0__2211368294466-0-cib.jpg?v=1710425643\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile the best-in-class steel construction and the sharpness these knives offer is the major focus in the manufacturing process, they're also considered masterpieces of culinary art in their own right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bade contains remnants of the unique craftsmanship and history that helped establish these knives as the ultimate tool of the culinary arts, and the stylish, ergonomic flair will make you proud to present and display them as part of your unique kitchen design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/3053\/8741\/files\/O1CN01lCTFzG1irTjfIWG87__2211368294466-0-cib.jpg?v=1710425661\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Japanese Chef Knives-Sakuto Knives","offers":[{"title":"7pcs Knives","offer_id":47915497652418,"sku":"SK0031","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6pcs Knives","offer_id":47915497685186,"sku":"SK004","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5pcs Knives","offer_id":47915497717954,"sku":"SK005","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4pcs Knives","offer_id":47915497750722,"sku":"SK006","price":209.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3pcs Knives A","offer_id":47915497783490,"sku":"SK007","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3pcs Knives B","offer_id":47915497816258,"sku":"SK008","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2pcs Knives A","offer_id":47915497849026,"sku":"SK009","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2pcs Knives B","offer_id":47915497881794,"sku":"SK0010","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-inch Chef Knife","offer_id":47915497914562,"sku":"SK0012","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-inch Kiritsuke knife","offer_id":47915497947330,"sku":"SK0018","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7-inch Nakiri Knife","offer_id":47915497980098,"sku":"SK0013","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7-inch Santoku Knife","offer_id":47915498012866,"sku":"SK0014","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-inch Boning Knife","offer_id":47915498045634,"sku":"SK0015","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-inch Utility Knife","offer_id":47915498078402,"sku":"SK0016","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-inch Fruit Knife","offer_id":47915498111170,"sku":"SK0017","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6102\/7522\/files\/08_504affaa-50ce-4f6f-8ec5-205dfaafc60e.jpg?v=1781758422","url":"https:\/\/edo-arts-japanese-prints.myshopify.com\/products\/samurai-4","provider":"Handmade Japanese ArtWorks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}