{"product_id":"couteau-nakiri-japonais-17cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p157","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Nakiri Knife 17cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe perfect knife for vegetables\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\/nakiri-vegetable-knives-c28\"\u003enakiri knife\u003c\/a\u003e 17\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. It's a practical everyday knife for cutting vegetables. Its wide blade lets you make clean, vertical movements for perfect cuts every time. You can trust that this knife is reliable and effective in your hands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA well-designed blade structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is described as San Maï, meaning 3 alternating layers, with a core of \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy is enriched with carbon (1.2%), giving it a rigidity of 62 HRC. As a result, its edge retention is more pronounced. This steel is also easy to sharpen despite its rigidity, saving you time during maintenance. This core is then sheathed in soft iron, which adds a touch of suppleness, making it less brittle in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn authentic, pleasant handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorado wood is used to make the handle of the \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis exotic wood has beautiful, warm tones, with 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 a light, easy-to-handle knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA breathtaking look\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. Kanji have also been engraved to add 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.\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\/NAKIRI_204_9ddc0180-db23-4d5e-92dd-0113c1b8b582.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle nakiri\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003eWhere beauty meets efficiency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978952474966,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-N165","price":129.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/56399.jpg?v=1789975728","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-nakiri-knife-17cm-p157","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}