{"product_id":"masamoto-santoku-knife","title":"Masamoto Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e This Japanese santoku knife from Masamoto has a powder steel blade that's ideal for slicing through vegetables, fish, and meat \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeffortlessly, with a handle made from magnolia wood and buffalo horn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---DETAILS---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMasamoto has crafted \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esuper-premium Japanese knives for over 150 years, and is a well-respected brand by chefs all over the world. Known as one of the number one s\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eushi knife makers in Japan, their knives have gained a cult status amongst serious knife lovers for their \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eamazing cutting performance, fine blades, and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethin geometry. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThey have always prioritised practical performance, and their excellent craftsmanship means that \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eevery blade is finished by hand, which is why there is no set angle (though 15° is a good approximation).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Masamoto Santoku Knife \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis versatile and cuts \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eeffortlessly through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evegetables, meat, and fish. S\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eimilar in function to a chef's knife, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe blade has excellent sharpness and is a great all-purpose knife. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe blade is made from high-quality powdered steel, produced by reducing metal into an extremely fine powder before moulding and sintering it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis creates a highly uniform microstructure, making the steel tough, highly wear‑resistant, and giving the blade excellent edge retention, so you don't have to sharpen it too frequently. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis steel blade has more than 13% chromium content, making it a stainless steel (rather than carbon steel) blade, so no extra care or oiling is needed. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMade from natural materials, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magnolia wood and buffalo horn handle make \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eeach knife handle lightweight, placing minimal strain on the hand even during prolonged use\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThe handle has a chestnut shape, which sits securely in the hand and provides a non‑slip grip, letting you control your blade with precision. Part of the knife's beauty is that the blade is finished by hand, using natural materials which can significantly vary in colour, making each knife unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e---BENEFITS--- 'If you know knives, you know Masamoto. Hand forged in Japan by skilled craftsmen, they \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehave always prioritised practical performance — the feel in use, the durability of sharpness, and ease of maintenance.'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masamoto","offers":[{"title":"16.5cm","offer_id":56089547243906,"sku":"4562208180312","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0345\/3514\/5604\/files\/masamoto-santoku-knife-lead-2-borough-kitchen.jpg?v=1770119061","url":"https:\/\/www.boroughkitchen.live\/products\/masamoto-santoku-knife","provider":"Borough Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}