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It’s a reliable, high-quality choice for efficient daily prep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Souma","offers":[{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":57986284192131,"sku":"SOMA-002","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":57986348745091,"sku":"SOMA-006","price":80.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/2853\/5874\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0071863c-04ef-4d4f-b200-a1018c5085a6.jpg?v=1778064784"},{"product_id":"seki-souma-aus8-santoku","title":"Seki Souma AUS8 Santoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Seki Souma Santoku is a versatile \"all-rounder\" for chopping, dicing, and slicing. 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Its sturdy Western handle ensures a secure grip during heavier tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA durable, high-quality tool for mastering Japanese fish preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seki Souma","offers":[{"title":"Charcoal","offer_id":57986468610435,"sku":"SOMA-004","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/2853\/5874\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3c489013-696b-4e60-8d09-99e6b0edbebf.jpg?v=1778064247"},{"product_id":"seki-souma-aus8-gyuto-210mm","title":"Seki Souma AUS8 Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_a9eb5710c4eef3f7\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Seki Souma 210mm gyuto is a versatile \u003ca title=\"All round \/ General Use Chef Knives\" href=\"https:\/\/cuttingedgeknives.co.uk\/collections\/general-use-japanese-chef-knives\"\u003emultipurpose chef's knife\u003c\/a\u003e. 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