{"product_id":"b0fkcpjnnc","title":"SATAKE CUTLERY Santoku Knife 170mm – VG10 Core 37-Layer Damascus, No-Bolster Japanese Kitchen Knife | Pakkawood Handle, Full Tang | 15-Degree Edge, Made in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAbout This\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo-bolster design — the difference serious cooks feel immediately: most kitchen knives have a metal bolster between blade and handle that adds dead weight, blocks the heel from sharpening, and forces an unnatural grip; this Santoku eliminates it entirely — the full 170 mm blade is usable from tip to heel, the balance sits naturally in the hand, and the knife sharpens cleanly along its entire length; once you cook with a no-bolster knife, going back feels like a step backwards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSantoku profile built for precision: the flat cutting edge and sheep's foot tip make this the natural choice for push-cutting through vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins — tasks where a standard round-tipped gyuto is imprecise; the 170 mm blade handles daily prep without the bulk of a full 8-inch knife; factory-sharpened to 15 degrees per side for a thinner, more accurate edge than most western chef knives at 20–25 degrees; suitable for right- and left-handed cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge that holds through the whole meal: the VG10 core reaches 60–62 HRC — harder than AUS-8 and most German stainless knives at 56–58 HRC — which means a thinner grind, a sharper edge, and fewer sharpenings; the 37-layer Damascus cladding adds structural resilience and the flowing wave pattern that makes every blade visually unique; stainless construction requires no oiling; hand wash and dry to maintain the blade and pakkawood handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalance that disappears in your hand: at approximately 170 g with no bolster and a full-tang pakkawood handle, the weight sits at the balance point rather than forward in the blade — reducing wrist strain through extended prep; full-tang construction means blade steel runs the full handle length for rigidity and zero flex; the triple-riveted pakkawood handle is moisture-resistant and stays grippy when wet; western-style ergonomic shape for long sessions; overall length 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor cooks who want a better tool, not just a different one: the Houcho Series is made in Japan by Satake Cutlery in Seki City — the historic centre of Japanese blade-making — for cooks who have stopped compromising on what they work with; ships in a presentation gift box; suitable for birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, housewarming, and culinary school graduation; hand wash and dry immediately; do not place in a dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOverview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Material : High Carbon Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand : Grumpy Dad CO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor : VG10 Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle Material : Pakkawood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Edge : Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GRUMPYDADCOCompany","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735799165109,"sku":"B0FKCPJNNC","price":224.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1015\/9452\/9973\/files\/61ADM86U29L._AC_SY879.jpg?v=1782324811","url":"https:\/\/kitchensupplypilot.com\/products\/b0fkcpjnnc","provider":"KitchenSupplyPilot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}