{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro Hinotori VToku-2","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku-2-santoku-180mm-rainbow-damascus-finish","title":"Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Santoku 180mm Rainbow Damascus finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking an artistic blade with high-performance carbon steel. This 180mm santoku features a V-Toku 2 carbon steel core hardened to HRC 62-64, clad in stainless Damascus comprising copper, brass, nickel and stainless steel with an etched rainbow finish. The san-mai construction pairs the cutting characteristics of carbon steel with a decorative exterior that requires drying after use to prevent rust on the exposed edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV-Toku 2 is an alloy carbon steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel with added vanadium for improved wear resistance and excellent hardenability. The blade measures 2.0mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm at the tip, and weighs 131g with a 45mm heel height. An octagonal Amboyna burl handle with black or blonde horn ferrule provides a traditional Japanese grip without spacers. This profile suits slicing, dicing and mincing tasks, offering a controllable chopping experience for daily kitchen preparation while demanding careful maintenance due to the reactive core and complex cladding geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387587444957,"sku":"HATS-VT2HNTR-SA180","price":419.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6824.jpg?v=1781496001"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku-2-petty-150mm-rainbow-damascus-finish","title":"Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Petty 150mm Rainbow Damascus Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Petty 150mm is a double-bevel utility knife with rainbow Damascus cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs performing precision tasks. This 149mm blade features a san-mai stainless Damascus construction comprising copper, brass, nickel and stainless steel layers over a V-Toku 2 carbon steel core. The etched surface finish displays warm metallic tones distinct to the Hinotori line, while the carbon core measures 62-64 HRC for edge retention during detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eV-Toku 2 is an alloy carbon steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel that requires drying after use to prevent rust. The petty profile suits in-hand peeling, trimming fruits and vegetables, deveining shrimp and cutting garnishes. Weighing 64g with a spine thickness of 1.9mm at the heel tapering to 0.5mm at the tip, this knife pairs an octagonal Amboyna burl handle with black or blonde horn ferrule. The combination of artistic multi-metal cladding and high-hardness carbon steel serves users who value both visual distinction and cutting performance in a small utility format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387602714845,"sku":"HATS-VT2HNTR-PE150","price":359.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_6832.jpg?v=1781495958"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/collections\/line-collection-for-hatsukokoro-hinotori-v-toku-2.oembed","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}