{"product_id":"katana-saya-olive-wood-santoku-knife","title":"Katana Saya Olive Wood Santoku Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Japanese-style santoku for slicing, dicing and chopping, in 18cm or a compact 12cm. The fluted blade helps food release as you work, and the olive wood handle gives a balanced feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18cm for plenty of cutting surface, 12cm for smaller tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluted blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps ingredients release instead of sticking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds a keen edge, resists corrosion and shows a distinctive layered pattern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlive wood handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm natural wood with an opal-effect ring, comfortable and well balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective sheath and gift box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps the edge safe in a drawer, and arrives ready to give.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18cm or 12cm, fluted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 67-layer VG-10 Damascus steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwell HRC60+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive wood with opal-effect ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden gift box, plus a wooden sheath (18cm) or leather sheath (12cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years against manufacturing defects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDishwasher safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e No, handwash only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwash only, with a soft cloth and mild washing-up liquid. The dishwasher blunts and chips blades and damages wooden handles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Towel dry straight after washing, so the blade and the olive wood handle aren't left wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep it in its sheath, a knife block or another safe place, out of reach of children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions and Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What does santoku mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It translates from Japanese as 'three virtues' or 'three uses', meaning slicing, dicing and chopping. It's an everyday all-rounder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is it different from a chef's knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A santoku is flatter, so it suits straight up-and-down cuts, while a chef's knife has a curve for rocking. Both handle most everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How often will it need sharpening?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Katana Saya suggest honing with a sharpening steel every few times you cook, and sharpening fully with a whetstone or roller sharpener every 3 to 6 months. Regular honing keeps the edge feeling sharp between sharpens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katana Saya","offers":[{"title":"18cm","offer_id":57377523237242,"sku":"013101","price":99.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":57554962973050,"sku":"012872","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/1875\/7690\/files\/KatanaSayaOliveWoodSantokuKnifeKSO-0218cm1.webp?v=1794544025","url":"https:\/\/aolcookshop.co.uk\/products\/katana-saya-olive-wood-santoku-knife","provider":"Art of Living Cookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}