{"product_id":"couteau-kiritsuke-japonais-artisanal-wusaki-yuzo-bs2-165cm-p244","title":"Wusaki Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Kiritsuke Knife 16.5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese artisanal cutlery takes center stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:justify;\"\u003eMade in Japan, the \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/yuzo-bs2-knives-c41\"\u003eYuzo BS2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kiritsuke-knives-c44\"\u003ekiritsuke knife\u003c\/a\u003e 16.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is the work of craftsman Kosuke Muneishi San, a Japanese artisan who honors the country's cutlery heritage. Made according to the rules of this ancestral art, the blade is entirely hand-forged. The kiritsuke is a knife close to the traditional chef's knife, offering an immense range of cuts. Its pointed blade echoes that of traditional Japanese swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA blade with a sharply defined edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is built using a construction known as \"San Maï\": a term referring to the three alternating layers of steel. The core itself is forged from \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy has a high carbon concentration (1.2%) and reaches 62 HRC on the Rockwell scale. The result is a sharper, longer-lasting cutting edge. This steel also stands out for how quick and easy it is to sharpen. The Aogami 2 core is then sandwiched between two layers of soft iron that add flexibility to the whole, boosting the blade's resistance to impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA stunning two-material handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle of this \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of morado wood. This is an exotic wood with tones and grain that strike the ideal balance between understatement and sophistication. The red pakkawood bolster adds a striking, pleasing contrast with the rest of the handle. It acts as an elegant transition between blade and handle. This knife offers the same comfortable use to right- and left-handed cooks alike, thanks to its symmetrical oval shape. Its light weight also makes it intuitive to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA truly traditional knife  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rough-forged finish comes from adding an upper layer of soft iron. The final look is especially prized by Japanese chefs. Kanji are then engraved on the cutting surface for even greater authenticity. To guarantee optimal cutting quality, the blade is sharpened on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whetstones-c15\"\u003ewater stone\u003c\/a\u003e by our expert blacksmith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWash it by hand and dry it with a microfiber cloth to avoid moisture marks, then store it away from humidity. Don't let the handle get too wet during washing. It's normal for the surface near the cutting edge to darken over time, turning deep blue even with proper care. This is harmless, as the steel is highly reactive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/yuzo-bs2-kiritsuke-16_44dfeaa1-9fd4-4b45-8f8b-30537354c9fe.png\" alt=\"couteau yuzo kiritsuke\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA knife that's both beautiful and effective\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"WUSAKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978970923350,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-K165","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/91071.jpg?v=1788876700","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/wusaki-yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-kiritsuke-knife-16-5cm-p244","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}