{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-vg5-hayabusa-santoku-180mm-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro VG5 Hayabusa Santoku 180mm Black Chacate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro VG5 Hayabusa Santoku 180mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers and students seeking an affordable entry into Japanese cutlery. This double-bevel blade features VG5 steel from Takefu Special Steel with a hardness of 58-59 HRC, offering a balance of abrasion resistance and corrosion resistance through refined carbides and elevated chromium content. The sanmai stainless clad construction ensures ease of maintenance, while the thin grind supports sharpness for household culinary tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Santoku profile measures 183mm in edge length with a 47mm heel height, suiting slicing, dicing, and mincing applications. The spine tapers from 1.8mm at the heel to 0.9mm near the tip, contributing to a lightweight build at 105g. An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration. This Hayabusa line knife from Hatsukokoro combines accessible pricing with functional specifications for daily kitchen use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46312804352221,"sku":"HATS_VG5WA_SA180-BC","price":161.98,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroVG-5HayabusaSantoku180mm-20250326-01.jpg?v=1742967760","url":"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/products\/hatsukokoro-vg5-hayabusa-santoku-180mm-black-chacate","provider":"Knives and Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}