{"product_id":"yoshihiro-damascus-sg2-r2-semi-stainless-utility-kiritsuke-chef-knife-with-ocean-blue-handle-blade-length-9-5-240mm","title":"Yoshihiro Damascus SG2 (R2) Semi-Stainless Utility-Kiritsuke Chef Knife with Ocean Blue Handle (Blade Length 9.5\" (240mm))","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n        #specs {\n            padding: 15px;\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\n            margin-bottom: 20px;\n            max-width: 800px;\n            margin: auto;\n        }\n\n        #specs h2 {\n            text-align: center;\n            margin-bottom: 10px;\n            font-size: 1.5em;\n            font-weight: normal;\n            letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n            text-transform: uppercase;\n        }\n\n        ul {\n            list-style-type: none;\n            padding: 0;\n            margin: 0;\n        }\n\n        li {\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            font-size: 1em;\n            padding: 6px;\n            margin-bottom: 2px;\n            word-wrap: break-word;\n        }\n\n        #specs strong {\n            flex: 0 0 auto;\n            min-width: 120px;\n            \/* Set a minimum width *\/\n            margin-right: 10px;\n            \/* Added right margin for extra horizontal spacing *\/\n        }\n\n        #specs span {\n            flex: 1;\n            \/* Ensure span takes up remaining space *\/\n        }\n\n        \/* Hover effect on li items within ul *\/\n\n        #specs ul li:hover {\n            background-color: rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.1);\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\n        }\n\n        \/* Mobile adjustments *\/\n\n        @media (max-width: 768px) {\n            #specs {\n                padding: 10px;\n            }\n            #specs h2 {\n                font-size: 1.3em;\n            }\n            li {\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                padding: 4px;\n            }\n            #specs strong {\n                min-width: 100px;\n                \/* Adjusted for smaller screens *\/\n                font-size: 0.9em;\n                \/* Reduced strong font size *\/\n                margin-right: 8px;\n                \/* Reduced right margin for mobile *\/\n            }\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged using traditional craftsmanship techniques combined with modern metallurgy, SG2 Semi-Stainless Steel is created at extremely high temperatures to yield a durable steel composition suitable for industrial machinery and power tools. With a remarkable hardness rating of 64-65 on the Rockwell scale, this knife excels in maintaining its superior edge for an extended period, making it ideal for professionals engaged in high-volume prep work over long hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe semi-stainless steel core is clad with stunning Damascus stainless steel, enhancing both toughness and durability while ensuring easy maintenance. The Damascus steel showcases beautiful marbled wave-like patterns that flow from the tip to the heel of the blade, revealing a unique mosaic with each sharpening. Only the most skilled artisans can forge these metals into intricate puzzle-like formations, resulting in knives that exemplify both aesthetics and performance at the highest quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Utility-Kiritsuke knife is a traditional Japanese all-purpose chef's knife, reminiscent of a sword. Its length allows for the effortless cutting of sushi and sashimi in a single stroke, while the wide blade offers the dexterity needed for various kitchen tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor ultimate comfort and control, this knife is paired with a traditional Japanese ambidextrous octagonal Ocean Blue handle, which provides a firm, ergonomic grip\u003c\/span\u003e. It also comes with a magnolia wood saya cover, providing easy cleaning and resistance to stains and odors. 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