{"product_id":"couteau-chef-japonais-21cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p153","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Chef's Knife 21cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese craftsmanship at its best\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 21\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made in Japan, a country known the world over for its expertise in cutlery, by artisan Kosuke Muneishi san. Its blade is entirely hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of old. It guarantees you a knife that lives up to your expectations, useful in your everyday life. 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\u003eenriched with carbon (1.2%), giving it high rigidity (62 HRC). As a result, its edge retention is more pronounced. Despite its rigidity, this steel is easy to sharpen, saving you time. This core is then sheathed in soft iron, which adds a touch of suppleness, making it less brittle in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA pleasant, authentic handle\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.  Its oval shape feels great in the hand and suits every cook. The red Pakkawood bolster connects it to the blade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn ally for every cut\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper layer of soft iron gives it a distinctive rough-forged finish, a trait that Japanese chefs are particularly fond of. 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_2021CM_203_29e6e8e1-608c-4847-b916-835c7a4cdae5.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle chef 21cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eThe perfect knife for every cook\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978952016214,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-G210","price":179.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/55770.jpg?v=1788871431","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-chefs-knife-21cm-p153","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}