{"product_id":"aaa-268-09-ca135","title":"Hitohira Imojiya MZ VG-1 Santoku 145mm Imitation Mahogany Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"460\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XRqhNTqlrSc\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Imojiya MZ VG-1 line is our budget-friendly series that delivers a great value without skimping on the cutting ability (just look at thinness at the edge in the 4th photo!).  The thinness of these knives helps you go through dense root vegetables such as squash, large carrots, and sweet potatoes without much wedging.  Just be sure to use gentle cutting pressure and knife techniques that do not involved twisting or aggressive mincing to avoid chipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend these blades for any home cooks looking to seriously upgrade cutting ability without breaking the bank. It is also an amazing gift for many folks such as newly wed couples, students moving out, and professional cooks taking on a new venture etc.!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*For a wooden cover that fits this blade, please check out the magnetic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/products\/xdfce-031?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6ca087745\u0026amp;_ss=r\u0026amp;variant=32238031634526\" title=\"EDRO MAGNETIC CARAMELIZED MAPLE SHEATH\"\u003e135mm Tall Petty sheaths\u003c\/a\u003e here. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)\u003cbr\u003eProducing Area: Seki-Gifu\/ Japan\u003cbr\u003eProfile: Santoku\u003cbr\u003eSize: 145mm\u003cbr\u003eSteel Type: Stainless Steel\u003cbr\u003eSteel: VG-1, Soft Stainless Clad\u003cbr\u003eHandle: Imitation Mahogany Western\u003cbr\u003eTotal Length: 249mm\u003cbr\u003eEdge Length: 138mm\u003cbr\u003eHandle to Tip Length: 142mm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Height: 39mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness: 1.3mm\u003cbr\u003eHandle Length: 107mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 85g\u003cbr\u003eHand Orientation: Ambidextrous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527208112321,"sku":"AAA-268-1-09-CA145","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Jan23_Re-edits_Product_Photos-26.jpg?v=1787662731","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/aaa-268-09-ca135","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}