{"product_id":"couteau-gyuto-japonais-artisanal-21cm-wusaki-hikari-sld-p331","title":"Wusaki Hikari SLD Handcrafted Japanese Gyuto Knife 21cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA gyuto knife ready for anything\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted Wusaki \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hikari-sld-knives\"\u003eHikari SLD\u003c\/a\u003e gyuto knife\u003c\/strong\u003e has a 21cm blade suited to the main culinary preparations. Its versatile shape lets it slice meat, portion fish, mince vegetables and chop herbs with precision. This Japanese chef's knife suits demanding home cooks as well as professionals looking for a maneuverable tool for regular use. Its slightly curved blade supports a rocking motion, while its length offers a welcome range for working with different volumes of food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA precise, hard-wearing blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade uses a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Mai structure\u003c\/strong\u003e made up of three layers of steel. Its core, made of \u003cstrong\u003eSLD steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with around 1.6% carbon, has a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This composition promotes excellent edge retention and high wear resistance, which spaces out sharpening sessions. The blade's flat grind eases penetration into food and produces consistent cuts. The mirror-polished finish gives it a bright look while highlighting the finesse of the Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA stable bubinga handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13cm handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003ebubinga wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dense wood species known for its sturdiness and natural grain. Its warm tones vary slightly from piece to piece, giving each knife a distinctive look. Its \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal shape\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures precise hand positioning and suits right- and left-handers alike. With a total weight of 130g, the whole stays balanced and easy to control. This design reduces strain during extended cutting sessions and effectively supports technical moves as well as faster motions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese craftsmanship worth preserving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hikari SLD range is handcrafted in Japan following a cutlery tradition built on mastery of steel, heat treatment and grinding. Each piece combines proven manufacturing techniques with materials selected for their reliability and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWash the knife by hand only, with a soft sponge and a mild soap. Dry the blade and handle immediately, then store them somewhere dry and clean. Use a wooden or synthetic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cutting-boards-c56\"\u003ecutting board\u003c\/a\u003e and maintain the edge with a suitable \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whetstones-c15\"\u003ewater stone\u003c\/a\u003e. A food-safe oil can occasionally nourish the bubinga.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/GYUTO_4ea7968d-cebc-4d23-837c-6e5ce014ca47.png\" alt=\"GYUTO\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA traditional, high-performance knife\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Wusaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55111862714710,"sku":"HLWWUS-HK-HIKARI-G210","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/134735.jpg?v=1788871331","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/wusaki-hikari-sld-handcrafted-japanese-gyuto-knife-21cm-p331","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}