{"product_id":"5-inch-damascus-utility-knife-tapered-tip","title":"Utility Knife 5\" — Tapered Tip Damascus | Precision Trimming","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eUtility Knife 5\" — Tapered Tip Damascus | Precision Trimming\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eThis 5-inch utility knife shares the same construction logic as the FireForge utility series, with a blade profile refined for finer, more controlled cutting tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003eThe tapered tip and continuous edge curve favour precision work where accuracy and clean entry cuts are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eEngineering and Materials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003eThe blade is constructed using a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003emulti-layer Damascus structure\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong 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pattern is revealed through fine polishing and controlled chemical etching.\u003cbr data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eFinal assembly and inspection ensure alignment, edge consistency and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2791\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eFunctional Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eOptimised for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2859\"\u003eTrimming and portioning meats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eFine slicing and tip-led cuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2894\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2928\"\u003eVegetable and herb preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2929\" 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