{"product_id":"couteau-universel-japonais-13cm-yuzo-bs2-artisanal-p164","title":"Yuzo BS2 Handcrafted Japanese Utility Knife 13cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA knife for every cut\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\/petty-utility-knives-c38\"\u003eutility knife\u003c\/a\u003e 13\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecm\u003c\/strong\u003e is made by artisan Kosuke Muneishi san in Japan, a country internationally recognized 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 versatile knife, sized somewhere between a chef's knife and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/shotoh-paring-knives-c39\"\u003eparing knife\u003c\/a\u003e. The blade is neither too big nor too small, so you can peel fruit, cut vegetables, chop boneless meat and mince fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA \"San Maï\" structure\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade's alloy is made up of 3 alternating layers (San Maï in Japanese). The core is \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Aogami 2 steel (Blue Steel n°2), \u003c\/strong\u003eenriched with carbon (1.2%), giving it a high level of rigidity (62 HRC on the Rockwell scale). As a result, its edge retention is more pronounced. This steel is 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\u003eThe ideal grip\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 beautiful, warm tones, with grain that's unique to every piece! The red Pakkawood bolster connects it to the blade. Its vivid color brings a perfect contrast with the raw blade and the darker handle. Its oval shape allows for ambidextrous use. It's a knife that stays light and very easy to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA unique piece for your kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanji have been engraved on the cutting surface to add more authenticity. The upper layer of soft iron gives the knife a distinctive rough-forged finish. Japanese chefs are particularly fond of this kind of finish, as it gives the knife a more traditional look. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo guarantee an even sharper cut, the blade is sharpened on a water stone.\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\/UNIVERSEL_2013CM_20V2_ff1e0853-bbb2-49bc-b31d-5c85dd00eb83.png\" alt=\"Couteau Wusaki Yuzo BS2 modèle universel 13cm\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere beauty meets efficiency\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Couteaux du Chef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978954867030,"sku":"HLWWUS-SHI-B2IRON-P130","price":124.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/1141\/1030\/files\/62886.jpg?v=1789975730","url":"https:\/\/www.wusaki.com\/en\/products\/yuzo-bs2-handcrafted-japanese-utility-knife-13cm-p164","provider":"Wusaki","version":"1.0","type":"link"}