{"product_id":"aibocho-indigobocho-za18-gyuto21cm","title":"[Ai knife] Cobalt stainless steel knife 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Material: Cobalt Stainless Steel ZA18 (Rust-resistant)\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 21cm\u003cbr\u003eBlade Grind: Double bevel (Ambidextrous)\u003cbr\u003eHandle Wood: Hiba cypress\u003cbr\u003eHandle Finish: Indigo dye + waterproof coating\u003cbr\u003eWeight: Approx. 140g\u003cbr\u003ePlace of Origin: Japan (Osaka + Tokushima)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a Gyuto?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gyuto (chef's knife) was introduced to Japan from the West during the Meiji period, along with the culture of eating meat.\u003cbr\u003eIts blade is narrower than that of the Santoku knife, a typical household kitchen knife,\u003cbr\u003eand it was originally intended for cutting meat.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, it has become widely loved as a \"slightly larger all-purpose knife\" by those who handle large ingredients.\u003cbr\u003eIts slimmer blade width compared to the Santoku also contributes to its popularity, giving it a stylish appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the blade material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCobalt stainless steel achieves three goals: \"superior sharpness,\" \"rust-resistant blade,\" and \"just the right decorative quality.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving both sharpness and rust resistance has been a difficult challenge for kitchen knives.\u003cbr\u003eWhile pursuing sharpness, the harder the blade, the better,\u003cbr\u003ebut stainless steel, which provides rust resistance, is a soft steel.\u003cbr\u003eCobalt stainless steel is the latest material that has solved this problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy using the extremely hard \"new steel ZA-18\" for the core material,\u003cbr\u003eand sandwiching it between soft stainless steel on the sides,\u003cbr\u003eboth excellent sharpness and rust resistance have been achieved. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also boasts excellent wear resistance, resulting in outstanding and long-lasting sharpness.\u003cbr\u003eIts high chromium content makes it more rust-resistant than other knives.\u003cbr\u003eCobalt stainless steel, a cutting-edge, high-grade steel that combines all these advantages,\u003cbr\u003ewill surely become a companion that transforms your daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an Aizome Knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndigo dyeing, which has supported our lives with its antibacterial and deodorizing effects, is incorporated into these \"Aizome knives,\" which achieve both functionality and visual appeal. These products combine the traditional Sakai cutlery of Osaka with the indigo dyeing rooted in Tokushima's history. This \"artisan collaboration\" between craftsmen from different regions and with different skills aims to enhance added value by combining the strengths of each technique. The Aizome knife project also aims to revitalize traditional Japanese techniques by bringing benefits to multiple regions with a single product. Please enjoy this collaboration of artisan skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"エディットジャパン公式ショップ","offers":[{"title":"Unnecessary \/ Unnecessary","offer_id":42254094467324,"sku":"","price":246.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unnecessary \/ No match gift (+500 yen)","offer_id":42254094500092,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unnecessary \/ Comes with a gift (+500 yen)","offer_id":42254094532860,"sku":"","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Included (+10,000 yen) \/ Unnecessary","offer_id":42254094565628,"sku":"","price":316.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Included (+10,000 yen) \/ No match gift (+500 yen)","offer_id":42254094631164,"sku":"","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Included (+10,000 yen) \/ Comes with a gift (+500 yen)","offer_id":42254094663932,"sku":"","price":320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/6842\/1116\/files\/ZA18_21.001.jpg?v=1732519296","url":"https:\/\/editjapan-store.com\/en-na\/products\/aibocho-indigobocho-za18-gyuto21cm","provider":"エディットジャパン公式ストア","version":"1.0","type":"link"}