{"title":"Tojiro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBased in the world-renowned metalworking hub of Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, \u003cb\u003eTojiro\u003c\/b\u003e represents the perfect harmony between modern metallurgical precision and traditional hand-craftsmanship. From their versatile VG10 kitchen workhorses to hand-hammered multi-layer Damascus blades from the Tojiro Atelier, every piece is built for exceptional edge retention and effortless maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tojiro-atelier-210mm-kiritsuke-vg10-damascus","title":"Tojiro Atelier 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto — VG10 Damascus","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-forged by Master Blacksmith Tomoo Matsumura at the Tojiro Atelier in Niigata, Japan, this 210mm Kiritsuke is a refined synthesis of traditional sword-making heritage and modern metallurgical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kiritsuke is revered as a symbol of culinary mastery in professional Japanese kitchens. Featuring a distinct k-tip (kiritsuke-ba) profile, it offers exceptional versatility—delivering flat-edge push cuts, precise tip work, and clean slicing across protein and produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium VG10 stainless steel hardened to 60-61 HRC, providing high-performance edge retention with effortless maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCladding:\u003c\/b\u003e 66 layers of nickel damascus steel, meticulously forged to produce a unique, undulating ripple pattern on each individual blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaster Craftsman:\u003c\/b\u003e Entirely hand-hammered and hand-finished by Master Tomoo Matsumura, ensuring unique heirloom character and exceptional balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 210mm (8.3 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/b\u003e 67-layer Nickel Damascus (San Mai)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e VG10 Stainless\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness:\u003c\/b\u003e 60–61 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tojiro Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48390396707046,"sku":null,"price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/tojiro_1.jpg?v=1789680356"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/collections\/tojiro_1.jpg?v=1789759960","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/collections\/tojiro-knives.oembed","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}