{"product_id":"couteau-kiritsuke-japonais-12cm-yuzo-bs2-artisanal-p166","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Kiritsuke Knife 12cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRenowned Japanese craftsmanship\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\/kiritsuke-knives-c44\"\u003ekiritsuke knife\u003c\/a\u003e 12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed by artisan Kosuke Muneishi san in Japan, a country known the world over for its outstanding cutlery craftsmanship. Its blade is entirely hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of old. Like a chef's knife, it's versatile and lets you cut, chop, chisel and mince different foods. Its striking pointed blade sets it apart, resembling a traditional sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA high-performance blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis San Maï blade takes its name from the Japanese term for a construction built from 3 alternating layers. Here, the core is made of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy is enriched with carbon (1.2%), increasing its rigidity 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 whenever you feel the need. Finally, a layer of soft iron surrounds the core to add suppleness to the blade so that it's less brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn elegant handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorado wood is used for the handle of the \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's an exotic wood\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewith beautiful warm tones and grain that's unique to every piece. A Pakkawood bolster finishes off the handle. Its vivid color creates contrast between the raw blade and the darker handle. Thanks to its oval shape, the handle suits ambidextrous use. It also stays very light and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA handcrafted piece \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper layer of soft iron gives it a forged, textured finish, a trait especially loved by Japanese chefs. Finally, kanji have been engraved on the cutting surface for even greater authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee an even sharper 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 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 surface near the cutting 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\/KIRITSUKE_2012CM_20V2_9c8c6a05-b0c5-400a-82d3-3f297cd60c48.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle kiritsuke 12cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe ideal knife for every cook\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978955096406,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-K120","price":119.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/62885.jpg?v=1789975721","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-kiritsuke-knife-12cm-p166","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}