{"product_id":"couteau-ko-santoku-japonais-artisanal-wusaki-hikari-sld-15cm-p334","title":"Wusaki Hikari SLD Handcrafted Japanese Ko Santoku Knife 15cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA short knife for cooking freely\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted Wusaki \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/hikari-sld-knives\"\u003eHikari SLD\u003c\/a\u003e ko \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/santoku-knives-c27\"\u003esantoku knife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e has a 15cm blade, ideal for working with precision on a smaller \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cutting-boards-c56\"\u003ecutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Its versatile profile lets you mince vegetables, chop herbs, cut fruit or prepare portions of boneless meat and fish. Handcrafted in Japan, this compact model meets the needs of home cooks and professionals alike who are looking for more control. Its blade height also makes it easier to guide food with the knuckles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA blade shape designed for sharpness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSan Mai\u003c\/strong\u003e construction brings together three layers of steel around a core of\u003cstrong\u003e SLD steel\u003c\/strong\u003e. This semi-stainless steel contains around 1.6% carbon and reaches a hardness of \u003cstrong\u003e63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, which favors long-lasting edge retention. The outer layers add extra flexibility to the structure. The blade's flat grind lets it pass cleanly through fibers and reduces effort during cutting. A mirror-polished finish rounds out its sober silhouette while showcasing the craftsman's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBubinga against the hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11.5cm handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003ebubinga wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dense wood species with brown, reddish tones. Its natural grain varies from piece to piece, creating contrasts unique to each knife. The absence of rivets keeps the surface clean and pleasant to the touch. Its \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal shape\u003c\/strong\u003e helps maintain a consistent blade orientation during precise movements. It offers a grip suited to right- and left-handed cooks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese craftsmanship worth preserving\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese ko santoku knife is handcrafted in Japan, where cutlery relies on age-old mastery of forging, heat treatment and sharpening. Wusaki pairs this know-how with SLD steel to produce a tool suited to regular, demanding use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eClean it by hand with a soft sponge and a mild soap. Dry the blade and handle right away, then store them somewhere dry and clean. Avoid the dishwasher, soaking and hard surfaces. A water stone suited to 63 HRC steels will preserve the fineness of the edge.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/KO_20SANTOKU_1d7de3d6-cbaa-4fb4-82e3-2c754db736b5.png\" alt=\"KO SANTOKU\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eJapanese craftsmanship serving your cuts\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Wusaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55111863370070,"sku":"HLWWUS-HK-HIKARI-KOS150","price":109.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/134778.jpg?v=1788871334","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/wusaki-hikari-sld-handcrafted-japanese-ko-santoku-knife-15cm-p334","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}