{"product_id":"seki-kanetsugu-saiun-200mm-damascus-gyuto-knife","title":"Seki Kanetsugu Saiun 200mm Damascus Gyuto Knife - Japanese Chef Blade","description":"\u003ch6\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003eThe Seki Kanetsugu Saiun Gyuto is a masterwork of Japanese cutlery, designed for chefs who demand both aesthetic beauty and surgical precision. This 200mm multi-purpose knife features a 33-layer Damascus pattern that pays homage to the legendary swordsmithing traditions of Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003eHigh-Performance Blade Construction\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003eAt the heart of this knife is a high-carbon molybdenum vanadium steel core, renowned for its incredible edge retention and resistance to corrosion. The 33 layers of Damascus cladding not only protect the core but also create a unique rippled texture that reduces food friction during slicing.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003eErgonomic Excellence\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003eThe handle is crafted from durable linen micarta, providing a comfortable, slip-resistant grip that stands up to the rigors of a professional kitchen environment. The perfect balance between blade and handle ensures fatigue-free use during extensive food preparation tasks.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200mm (8 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Carbon Molybdenum Vanadium \/ 33-Layer Damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLinen Micarta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 58-59 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeki City, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Seki Kanetsugu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43681713946735,"sku":"SKKA-SAICHF-200","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0641\/9546\/1231\/files\/Seki-Kanetsugu-Saiun-33-Layer-Damascus-Steel-Gyuto-Chef-s-Knife-200mm-1-2025-02-27T02_50_29.261Z_ea50e59f-179e-4602-a367-b40e4d6cea74.webp?v=1759002579","url":"https:\/\/japansprime.com\/products\/seki-kanetsugu-saiun-200mm-damascus-gyuto-knife","provider":"JapansPrime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}