{"product_id":"couteau-santoku-japonais-17cm-yuzo-ws2-artisanal-p136","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Santoku Knife 17cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJapanese expertise, recognized by all\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\/santoku-knives-c27\"\u003esantoku knife\u003c\/a\u003e 17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by artisan Kosuke Muneishi in Japan, a country recognized internationally for its expertise in cutlery. The blade is hand-forged\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, using techniques drawn from the traditional methods of blacksmiths of the past. You can trust that this knife lives up to the standard, ready to serve you time and again. Its San Maï alloy (3 alternating layers) will quickly convince you of how effective the knives in this range are.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteel everyone agrees on\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, the blade of the knife uses \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This alloy is enriched with carbon (1.2%), which makes it quite rigid (62 HRC). As a result, its edge retention is enhanced. This steel is also easy to sharpen despite its rigidity, saving you time. It 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, good-looking handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWusaki Yuzo BS2 knife\u003c\/strong\u003e has a handle made of Morado wood. This exotic wood has beautiful, warm tones, with lovely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for enjoying your time in the 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!\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\/SANTOKU_6964ef7f-57d4-4a01-85d3-baa4c16ca5bf.png\" alt=\"Couteau Santoku Wusaki Yuzo\" 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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WUSAKI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978951229782,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-S165","price":139.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/52222.jpg?v=1788876702","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-santoku-knife-17cm-p136","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}