{"product_id":"couteau-chef-japonais-18cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p152","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Chef's Knife 18cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese expertise, recognized by all\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 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by artisan Kosuke Muneishi in Japan, the country known the world over for its expertise in cutlery. The blade is hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of the past. The chef's knife is the do-it-all knife! You can mince, chop, slice... It lets you stay versatile, whatever the situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA blade structure known as San Maï\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade's alloy is made up of 3 alternating layers (San Maï). The core is \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched with carbon (1.2%), which makes it rigid with a hardness of 62 HRC on the Rockwell scale. As a result, its edge retention is more pronounced. Despite its rigidity, this steel is easy to sharpen, saving you time when maintaining your knives. The core is sheathed in soft iron, which adds suppleness to the blade, making it more resistant to impact (without making it flexible).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA pleasant grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle of the \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of Morado wood. It's an exotic wood with beautiful, warm tones, with grain that's unique to every piece. The bolster, for its part, is made of Pakkawood and connects the handle to the blade. Thanks to its vivid color, it contrasts wonderfully with the raw blade and the darker handle. The oval handle suits right- and left-handed cooks alike. Its lightness makes it very easy to handle for a better grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn ally for your cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a distinctive rough-forged finish thanks to the upper layer of soft iron. This feature is particularly appreciated among Japanese chefs, as it gives the knife a more traditional look. For even greater authenticity, kanji have been engraved on the blade.\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 by our expert blacksmith.\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_2018CM_62a501a1-15d2-4a8e-8143-569ea544cf83.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle chef 18cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA knife that's both good-looking and effective\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978951688534,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-G180","price":154.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/55827.jpg?v=1788876698","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-chefs-knife-18cm-p152","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}