{"product_id":"couteau-kiritsuke-japonais-15cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p155","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Kiritsuke Knife 15cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA craft all its own\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 15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made entirely in Japan, by artisan Kosuke Muneishi san. Japan, as it happens, is the country known the world over for its remarkable expertise in cutlery. The blade is hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of old. Its use is close to that of a chef's knife, and it can handle a wide range of foods. Its pointed blade in particular looks like a traditional sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA high-performance blade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is described as San Maï (3 alternating layers), with a core of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy has a carbon content of 1.2%, letting it reach a hardness of 62 HRC on the Rockwell scale. This gives it better edge retention, while staying easy to sharpen when needed. A layer of soft iron then wraps around the core to add suppleness, meaning better resistance to impact in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA handle that suits everyone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cstrong\u003e Wusaki Yuzo BS2 knife \u003c\/strong\u003ehas a handle made of Morado wood. It's an exotic wood with beautiful, warm tones. The wood grain is unique to every handle, making each piece one of a kind. Its red Pakkawood bolster connects it to the blade and creates contrast between the dark handle and the raw blade. Thanks to the oval shape of the handle, it suits right- and left-handed cooks alike. It also stays very light and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn exceptional piece for your kitchen\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. 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\/KIRITSUKE_2015CM_202_0f5d79c3-7b81-4c38-9f7b-553a26bbcedd.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle kiritsuke 15cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eEquip yourself with the best\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978952245590,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-K150","price":134.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/55669.jpg?v=1789975722","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-kiritsuke-knife-15cm-p155","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}