{"title":"Chef Knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eMänresa makes three 8-inch chef knives for everyday prep. The German Pro is a durable workhorse with a 1.4116 stainless steel blade that holds up to heavy chopping without chipping. The American Pro pairs a VG-10 core and Damascus layer with a water-resistant G-10 handle, in a shape between our German and Japanese knives. The Japanese Pro has a kiritsuke profile on a VG-10 core with a Damascus steel layer. Mänresa is a Wisconsin company making cookware with no plastics, coatings or PFAs, and every order ships free in the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnives\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-pro","title":"Traditional 8 Inch Japanese Kiritsuke Chef Knife","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Japanese Pro brings together old and new school Japanese techniques in one potent chef knife. Its kiritsuke profile is made for confident, precise everyday prep, and it has a presence on the cutting board that few knives match.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is built on a VG-10 core, a steel that offers one of the most durable culinary knife experiences on the planet. Over that core sits a Damascus steel layer, which gives the blade its distinctive textured look. The result is a knife that is as striking to look at as it is dependable to use. The blade is 8 in long with a listed width of 1.9, and the steel is stainless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare takes only a few minutes. Hone it before each use, and sharpen it with a whetstone or a professional every few months. Wash by hand, dry immediately, and store it on a magnetic strip or in a blade guard rather than loose in a drawer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the cook who appreciates craft and the story behind a tool, it is a gift that feels special on day one and keeps earning its place for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mänresa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227927986495,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9824\/3903\/files\/Japanese_1.jpg?v=1789414229"},{"product_id":"american-pro","title":"Modern 8 Inch American Pro Chef Knife","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American Pro takes its cue from America's long habit of borrowing the best from different places and making something better. The blade shape sits between our Japanese and German knives, so it feels at home on everything from a weeknight onion to a weekend roast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the 8-inch blade is a VG-10 steel core wrapped in a Damascus layer, a tradition born in Japan and now honed in America. The handle is G-10, a highly water-resistant resin made to withstand decades of use with limited wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare is simple. Give it a few passes on a honing rod before each use, and sharpen it on a whetstone or with a professional every few months. Wash by hand, dry it right away, and store it on a magnetic strip or in a blade guard rather than loose in a drawer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt makes a standout gift for the home cook who has been making do with a dull blade, and a client or team gift that gets used every single day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mänresa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227943780671,"sku":"","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9824\/3903\/files\/American_1.jpg?v=1789414036"},{"product_id":"german-pro","title":"Classic 8 Inch German Pro Chef Knife","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery kitchen needs a workhorse, and the German Pro is ours. Resilient and durable, this 8-inch chef knife is ready for whatever you put in front of it, from breaking down meats to dicing vegetables and slicing fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made of 1.4116 stainless steel, which strikes a useful balance. It is hard enough to hold up to heavy cutting, chopping, and dicing, yet malleable enough to avoid chipping. That same balance makes keeping a sharp edge simple, which matters in a knife you use every day. The blade is 8 in long with a listed width of 1.9, and it is an all-purpose knife at heart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep it in top shape with a few passes on a honing rod before each use, and sharpen it on a whetstone or with a professional every few months. Wash by hand, dry immediately, and store it on a magnetic strip or in a blade guard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDependable and easy to maintain, it is a smart gift for new cooks and seasoned ones alike, and a corporate gift that earns a permanent spot by the cutting board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mänresa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227951808831,"sku":"","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9824\/3903\/files\/German_1.jpg?v=1789411678"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/9824\/3903\/collections\/65967AE3-F324-4166-83F7-AAAE946A2BD4.jpg?v=1741832813","url":"https:\/\/manresawood.com\/collections\/kitchen-knives.oembed","provider":"Mänresa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}