{"product_id":"oul-blue-santoku-knife-165mm","title":"Blue #2 Santoku Knife 165mm","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue steel Santoku Knife 165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact Japanese all-rounder combining a high-carbon Blue Paper Steel cutting edge with practical stainless steel cladding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku – The Japanese All-Rounder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe santoku is Japan’s most popular all-purpose kitchen knife. Its name means “three virtues,” referring to its ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal ease. With a shorter, taller profile than a Western chef’s knife, the santoku offers precision, control, and versatility in everyday cooking. Its flat edge excels at push-cutting and chopping, while the wide blade makes it easy to scoop and transfer ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue #2 Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue #2, also known as Aogami #2, is a traditional Japanese carbon steel alloyed with tungsten and chromium to improve wear resistance and edge retention. It takes a very fine, sharp edge and holds it well, while offering a good balance of toughness and ease of sharpening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue #2 is a reactive carbon steel and will develop a natural patina through use. It requires regular cleaning and thorough drying to prevent rust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless cladding is low maintenance, but the exposed Blue Paper Steel cutting edge can develop a patina and will rust if left wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand wash and dry thoroughly immediately after use. Never leave the knife soaking in water or put it in the dishwasher. A patina developing along the exposed carbon steel is completely normal and will change naturally with use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yasuki Blue Paper Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCladding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SUS410 Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Laminated Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Verification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification will be required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hado","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56353771651457,"sku":null,"price":138.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/4970\/3819\/files\/blue-2-santoku-knife-165mm-1410924.jpg?v=1792869026","url":"https:\/\/www.communitycutlery.co.uk\/products\/oul-blue-santoku-knife-165mm","provider":"Community Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}