{"product_id":"couteau-kiritsuke-japonais-24cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p151","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Kiritsuke Knife 24cm","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 24\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is crafted 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 resembles a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/gyuto-chefs-knives-c36\"\u003echef's knife\u003c\/a\u003e and can be used to cut a wide range of foods. Its striking pointed blade in particular looks like a traditional sword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA striking 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, enriched with carbon (1.2%), makes it quite rigid, 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, saving you time. A layer of soft iron wraps around the core to add suppleness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe ideal grip\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorado wood is used to make the handle of the \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e. It's an exotic\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewood with pretty tones and 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. Thanks to its oval shape, the handle suits ambidextrous use. It also stays very light and easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHandcrafted construction\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 water stone 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_2024CM_202_c8df8a21-da1f-4b89-925c-14d587729616.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle kiritsuke 24cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eA knife perfectly suited to every cook\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978951557462,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-K240","price":214.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/55683.jpg?v=1789975726","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-kiritsuke-knife-24cm-p151","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}