{"product_id":"couteau-chef-japonais-24cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p150","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Chef's Knife 24cm","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 24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted by artisan Kosuke Muneishi in Japan, a 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 considered the do-it-all knife: mincing, chopping, slicing... You're guaranteed a versatile knife that lives up to whatever you use it for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop-of-the-range steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts alloy is made up of 3 alternating layers, also known as San Maï. The core of the blade is \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy is enriched with carbon at a rate of 1.2%, which makes it quite rigid (62 HRC). As a result, its edge retention is enhanced. Sharpening is also made easier despite its rigidity. The core is sheathed in soft iron, which adds suppleness to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn authentic, good-looking 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, with lovely grain that's unique to every piece. A Pakkawood bolster connects it to the blade. Its vivid color contrasts wonderfully with the raw blade and the darker handle. The handle has an oval shape that suits right- and left-handed cooks alike. It's also very light and easy to handle for a better grip.\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. Japanese chefs are particularly fond of this kind of finish, as it gives the knife a more traditional look. Finally, beautiful kanji have been 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 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_2024CM_202_12b596f2-1585-43af-aa23-0091ba83a891.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle chef 24cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA chef's knife for every chef\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978951491926,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-G240","price":214.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/55597.jpg?v=1789975719","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-chefs-knife-24cm-p150","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}