{"product_id":"couteau-kiritsuke-japonais-18cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p154","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Kiritsuke Knife 18cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese expertise, delivered\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 18\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by artisan Kosuke Muneishi san in Japan, a country known the world over for its remarkable expertise in cutlery. The blade is entirely hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of old. This knife is similar to a chef's knife and can be used to cut a wide range of foods. Its pointed blade in particular looks like a traditional sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop-of-the-range steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade's structure is called San Maï, meaning there are 3 alternating layers. 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%), making it quite rigid with a hardness of 62 HRC on the Rockwell scale. As a result, its edge retention is more pronounced. This steel is also easy to sharpen despite its high rigidity, saving you time during maintenance. The core is then sheathed in soft iron that adds suppleness (in the sense of impact resistance). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn elegant handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle of the \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is made of Morado wood. This exotic wood has lovely tones and distinctive grain, making every piece unique. The bolster connects the handle to the blade. It's made of red Pakkawood, its vivid color contrasting with the raw blade and the darker handle. Thanks to its oval shape, the knife is suited to ambidextrous use. It also stays very light and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA handcrafted, authentic piece\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, kanji have been engraved on the cutting surface for even more 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\/KIRITSUKE_2018CM_202_fc44d078-4a97-4bad-8c12-ba10988ec0a8.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle kiritsuke 18CM\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA knife that's both beautiful and effective\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978952114518,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-K180","price":154.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/124867.jpg?v=1789975724","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-kiritsuke-knife-18cm-p154","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}