{"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","url":"https:\/\/manresawood.com\/products\/japanese-pro","provider":"Mänresa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}