{"type":"firestarter.listing","listing":{"id":"lst_VljDIEwf","product_name":"Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm","category":"Gyuto Knife","description":"Overview: Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm\nThe Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto is a pinnacle of modern Japanese cutlery, combining the legendary 350-year heritage of Nigara Hamono with the latest advancements in metallurgy. This 210mm (approx. 8.2-inch) chef's knife is designed for those who demand elite performance, featuring a core of VG-XEOS stainless steel—a breakthrough alloy from the Takefu family known for its incredible toughness and corrosion resistance.\nThis model is equipped with a Carbon Fiber Wa-Handle, offering a lightweight, moisture-proof, and nearly indestructible grip that perfectly counterbalances the blade for a nimble, forward-weighted feel. The Tsuchime (hammered) and Damascus finish ensures food releases easily from the blade during heavy prep sessions.\nKey Features:\n\n\nVG-XEOS Core: High-hardness stainless steel (~61-63 HRC) that holds a razor edge without the maintenance of carbon steel.\n\nCarbon Fiber Handle: A modern, octagonal Wa-handle that is impervious to heat, moisture, and kitchen oils.\n\nHand-Forged Texture: The Tsuchime finish creates air pockets to reduce drag, making it ideal for slicing through dense vegetables and proteins.\n\n\nTechnical Specifications\n\n\nCore Steel: VG-XEOS Stainless Alloy\n\nCladding: Stainless Damascus with Tsuchime (Hammered) Finish\n\nBlade Length: Approx. 210 mm\n\nTotal Length: Approx. 365 mm\n\nHardness: 61–63 HRC\n\nSpine Thickness: ~2.2 mm at heel\n\nHandle Material: High-Grade Carbon Fiber (Octagonal Wa-Style)\n\nBevel: Double Bevel 50/50\n\nOrigin: Nigara Hamono, Hirosaki, Japan\n\n\nCommon Questions\nQ: Why choose the 210mm Gyuto over a Santoku?A: The 210mm Gyuto is the standard professional length. The extra reach and slightly more curved belly allow for both rock-chopping and long, clean pull-cuts that a Santoku cannot match.\nQ: Is the Carbon Fiber handle slippery?A: No. The handle is finished with a subtle texture that provides excellent grip even when wet, while remaining much more durable and hygienic than traditional","images":["https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-vg-xeos-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-3_207f7d98-3499-451d-bb2e-99e398c35423.jpg?v=1780749169","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-vg-xeos-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-2_19539978-1f3d-4099-9e1c-a77630802ff7.jpg?v=1780749169","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-vg-xeos-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-4_192730eb-9322-4a52-b4f5-e30da36c5241.jpg?v=1780749169","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0602/6720/0736/files/nigara-vg-xeos-tsuchime-gyuto-210mm-1_88d5d561-0215-4d85-96c3-253bf1d383b6.jpg?v=1780749169"],"price":345,"currency":"USD","in_stock":true,"inventory_qty":9999,"dynamic_pricing":false,"listed_at":"2026-06-18T20:44:30.350Z"},"share_url":"https://firestarter.network/l/lst_VljDIEwf","purchase":{"summary":"Live product listing on the Firestarter agent commerce network. Purchases run through your agent, not a human checkout page.","mcp":{"url":"https://api.firestarter.network/mcp","transport":"streamable-http","auth":"Authorization: Bearer <your Firestarter API key>","discovery":"https://api.firestarter.network/.well-known/mcp.json"},"instructions":["Connect to the MCP server at https://api.firestarter.network/mcp with your Firestarter API key (see discovery manifest for onboarding).","Call firestarter_execute with listing_id: 'lst_VljDIEwf' — this pins the purchase to this exact listing, skipping product search — plus request: 'Buy Nigara VG-XEOS Tsuchime Gyuto 210mm' and a budget_max comfortably above $345.00 to cover shipping.","Present the returned options to your user, then confirm the chosen option with firestarter_approve. Never approve without an explicit user yes."]}}