{"product_id":"couteau-chef-japonais-12cm-yuzo-bs2-artisanal-p165","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Chef's Knife 12cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExpertise without equal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/yuzo-bs2-knives-c41\"\u003eYuzo BS2\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gyuto-chefs-knives-c36\"\u003echef's knife\u003c\/a\u003e 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted by artisan Kosuke Muneishi san in Japan, a country known the world over for its expertise in cutlery. Its blade is entirely hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of old. With it, you can be certain of owning a knife that lives up to your expectations, useful in your everyday life. The chef's knife is the versatile knife par excellence! Its San Maï alloy (3 alternating layers) will quickly convince you of how effective the knives in this range are. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighly effective steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a core of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy is\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eenriched with carbon at a rate of 1.2%, giving it a high rigidity of 62 HRC. This makes the steel more rigid for a more pronounced, easier sharpening. The core is then sheathed in soft iron, which adds a touch of suppleness to the blade (without making it flexible), so it's less brittle in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA handle that's as authentic as it gets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e has a handle made of Morado wood. This exotic wood has beautiful, warm tones, and you'll appreciate its grain, unique to every piece. And a red Pakkawood bolster connects the handle to the blade. Its oval shape feels great in the hand and suits every cook, since it allows for ambidextrous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA real ally for your cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a distinctive rough-forged finish thanks to the upper layer of soft iron. Japanese chefs particularly appreciate this trait, since it lends the knife a more old-school character. Finally, beautiful kanji can be seen engraved on the blade for even greater authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee an even sharper cut, the blade is sharpened on a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/whetstones-c15\"\u003ewater stone\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/CHEF_2012CM_202_668a1d39-6a20-409e-984d-74041d075468.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle chef 12cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe knife every kitchen needs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978955030870,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-G120","price":119.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/62715.jpg?v=1789975718","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-chefs-knife-12cm-p165","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}