{"product_id":"couteau-universel-japonais-135mm-nakata-bs2-artisanal-p81","title":"Nakata BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Utility Knife 13.5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRenowned traditional craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/nakata-bs2-knives-c21\"\u003eNakata BS2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/petty-utility-knives-c38\"\u003eutility knife\u003c\/a\u003e 13.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made entirely in Japan by the celebrated Tadafusa cutlery workshop, in the town of Sanjo (Niigata prefecture), famed for centuries of expertise in the field. The blade is hand-forged, using methods adapted from the ancestral techniques of blacksmiths of old. You don't have to compromise on either performance or style.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA rare, prized steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Japanese Blue Steel n°2, our utility knife offers many advantages. This alloy is enriched with carbon (1.2%), which makes it very rigid (62-63 HRC). Thanks to this, the durability of its edge is very pronounced. Use after use, the knife stays effective and delivers superb cutting performance. This steel is also easy to sharpen, saving you time despite its rigidity. It is then wrapped in stainless steel, which forms a barrier against corrosion and makes it less brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA handle built on contrast\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wusaki Nakata BS2 utility knife has a walnut wood handle. It holds up well against moisture and heat. Its round shape suits right- and left-handed cooks alike. It's polished to give you a pleasant feel and a perfect grip. It's finished off with a black pakkawood bolster that links it to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA knife that leaves nothing out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer stainless steel layer has a superb Nashiji finish, making every knife one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is then sharpened on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whetstones-c15\"\u003ewater stone\u003c\/a\u003e by an expert, at a different but very pronounced angle. This makes cutting even easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife feels great in the hand, in use, and to look at. It will quickly become an asset in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWash by hand, then dry it \u003cem\u003ewith a microfiber-type cloth to stop unsightly moisture marks from appearing, then store it somewhere dry\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eNever let the handle get too wet, even when washing it.\u003c\/em\u003e Note that it's entirely normal for the blade's surface close to the edge to gradually darken toward deep blue, even with proper care of the knife. This is not a safety concern in any way. The steel is highly reactive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/UNIVERSEL_eb231840-753c-422c-9f83-b5da71db80e1.png\" alt=\"Couteau universel 13.5cm Wusaki Nakata BS2 carbone\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA great option for refreshing your cutting equipment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WUSAKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52815823110486,"sku":"HLWWUS-CDC-P135OW","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/44311.jpg?v=1788871202","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/nakata-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-utility-knife-13-5cm-p81","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}