{"product_id":"cleaver-knife-matsu-collection","title":"Cleaver Knife  – Matsu Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA wide, heavy blade that goes straight through bone, joints and dense vegetables in one motion — instead of forcing a chef's knife to do a job it wasn't built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis knife gives you the weight and edge to handle the heavy prep other knives struggle with: breaking down poultry, splitting squash, crushing garlic with the flat of the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to last:\u003c\/strong\u003e a VG10 core wrapped in 67-layer Damascus cladding, nitrogen-cooled during forging, gives you a blade that resists dulling, warping and cracking through frequent heavy use. \u003cstrong\u003eHand-finished at 8–12°:\u003c\/strong\u003e sharpened with the traditional 3-step Honbazuke method to a scalpel-like, mirror-polished edge. \u003cstrong\u003e60+ HRC hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds its edge far longer than standard Western blades. \u003cstrong\u003eChef-vetted weight and balance:\u003c\/strong\u003e designed with experienced chefs for control under force. \u003cstrong\u003ePremium G10 handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e stabilised against warping, cracking and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor home cooks who regularly break down meat, poultry or dense vegetables and want a knife built for force, not just precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/em\u003e 7.5\". \u003cem\u003eSteel:\u003c\/em\u003e VG10 core, 67-layer Damascus cladding. \u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 60+ HRC. \u003cem\u003eEdge angle:\u003c\/em\u003e 8–12°. \u003cem\u003eHandle:\u003c\/em\u003e G10 Garolite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFree UK delivery - 30-day returns - 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hagane Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54277010620749,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7700\/9485\/files\/hf_20260711_144503_32e84739-08c0-4ac8-90a8-ff3865cca37f.png?v=1783781260","url":"https:\/\/haganeblade.com\/en-gb\/products\/cleaver-knife-matsu-collection","provider":"Hagane Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}