{"product_id":"tessen-tamahagane-165mm-suminagashi-santoku","title":"Tanabe Tatara no Sato 165mm Suminagashi Kataba Santoku","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab-description\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-detailed-specs\"\u003eDetailed Specs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab-measurements\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique piece hails from Sakai. At first glance, it presents as a santoku, but with a surprising twist. It is single bevel. These two characteristics are rarely seen together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhereas most santoku are double bevel and relatively thin, this knife’s construction is closer to that of a traditional usuba, with a pronounced single bevel that allows for precise cuts, cleaner separation of ingredients, and exceptional control in vegetable preparation. The blade’s profile retains a subtle sweep toward the tip rather than the completely flat edge typical of an usuba, giving it more versatility while maintaining its specialized cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged by Tanaka-san, this unique santoku features a subtle damascus cladding layered over a core of tamahagane produced by Tanabe Tatara no Sato. The damascus pattern shimmers softly in the light, a visual testament to the skill of its maker, while the tamahagane core, prized for its purity, hardness, and heritage, forms the cutting edge. This combination not only delivers remarkable sharpness and edge retention but also embodies the artistry and tradition of Japanese steelwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare in both design and execution, this is a santoku unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Okuizumo region of Shimane Prefecture, Tanabe Tatara no Sato preserves the ancient Japanese technology of tatara steelmaking, where iron-rich sand is smelted in a tatara, a clay furnace, with pine charcoal. This 1,300 year old technique produces tamahagane, the revered steel once used to forge samurai swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab-detailed-specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kataba Santoku\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamahagane\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal Cherry Wood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right-Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab-measurements\"\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e133mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Width: \u003c\/strong\u003e22mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle to Tip Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeel to Tip Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 167mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.9mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth of Spine 1cm from the Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth of Spine at Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth of Spine above Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness 1\/2 way between the Spine and Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 165g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tanabe Tatara no Sato","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42288476717117,"sku":"TANABE165SMSBSAN","price":2350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0120\/files\/2S4A1551.png?v=1753819658","url":"https:\/\/www.japaneseknifeimports.live\/products\/tessen-tamahagane-165mm-suminagashi-santoku","provider":"Japanese Knife Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}