{"product_id":"tojiro-atelier-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-santoku-165mm-ivory-micarta-limited-100","title":"Tojiro Atelier VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Santoku 165mm - Western Ivory Micarta (Limited to 100 Pieces)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted in Niigata Prefecture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eTojiro Atelier 165mm Santoku\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is hand-forged by master craftsman \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003eTomoo Matsumura\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leading Tojiro’s private atelier,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Matsumura-san focuses on small-batch anvil bladesmithing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e uniting stainless metallurgy with custom Western ergonomics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strictly limited to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"19\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003e100 total pieces ever made worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForged with a Takefu VG10 core clad in multi-layered Damascus,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the blade features hand-hammered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e dimples flowing into polished (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"136\"\u003eMigaki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) Damascus waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The dimples break surface suction against dense vegetables,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e while the 2.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6mm spine tapers cleanly to an acute tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A tall 49mm heel provides generous knuckle clearance,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the 216g full-tang build delivers balanced downward cutting momentum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with Matsumura-san's hand-engraved kanji,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this knife features a custom Western handle of moisture-proof ivory micarta accented with vibrant red spacers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"23\"\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLimited to 100 Pieces Worldwide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare collector's piece from a strictly limited 100-knife run.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Forged by Tomoo Matsumura:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Free-forged on the anvil with precise heat treatment and tuned geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTakefu VG10 Core (60–61 HRC):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cobalt-alloy core delivering keen edge bite,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e easy sharpening,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and 100% rust protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTsuchime Migaki Damascus:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hammered dimples disrupt suction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e flowing into polished Damascus layers for smooth glide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAgile 2.6mm Taper \u0026amp; 49mm Heel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slim spine and tall heel balance fine tip control with generous knuckle clearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHand-Engraved Atelier Kanji:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each blade face is signed with authentic maker markings hand-chiseled by Matsumura-san.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"24,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"24,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCustom Ivory Micarta Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contoured full-tang handle with red spacers,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivering 216g of balanced cutting mass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand \/ Smith\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,1,1,0\"\u003eTojiro Atelier \/ \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eTomoo Matsumura (松村 友生)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin \/ Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,2,1,0\"\u003eSanjo, Niigata, Japan \/ Santoku (All-Purpose Knife)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduction Run\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLimited Edition (100 pieces worldwide)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,4,1,0\"\u003e165mm blade \/ ~295mm OAL \/ 49mm heel height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,5,1,0\"\u003e2.6mm at heel (Distal taper to fine tip)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCore Steel \/ Hardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,6,1,0\"\u003eTakefu VG10 Stainless \/ 60–61 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCladding \/ Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,7,1,0\"\u003eMulti-Layer Damascus \/ Tsuchime Migaki Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMarkings \/ Grind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,8,1,0\"\u003eHand-Chiseled Atelier Kanji \/ 50\/50 Double Bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle \/ Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"27,9,1,0\"\u003eContoured Western Ivory Micarta w\/ Red Spacers \/ 216g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWashing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand wash with warm water and mild soap; dry thoroughly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Never clean in a dishwasher.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStainless Convenience:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully stainless core and cladding provide complete rust protection against acidic foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMicarta Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Industrial-grade micarta is impervious to moisture,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e oils,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and temperature swings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCutting Surfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prep on soft wood or synthetic rubber boards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid bamboo,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e glass,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and granite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"30,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maintain on waterstones (1000–6000 grit).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For boneless proteins and produce only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tojiro Hamono","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67973510955238,"sku":null,"price":689.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0999.jpg?v=1793999077","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/tojiro-atelier-vg10-tsuchime-damascus-santoku-165mm-ivory-micarta-limited-100","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}