{"product_id":"samura-kaiju-paring-knife-78-mm-with-bolster","title":"Samura Kaiju Paring Knife 78 mm, with Bolster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSamura Kaiju paring knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, precise knife with a 78 mm blade and a bolster. It is made for the close work on fruit and vegetables that a larger knife makes awkward: peeling, trimming and cutting small pieces. Its hammered AUS-8 stainless steel blade is paired with a Pakka wood handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from a \u003cstrong\u003esingle layer of AUS-8 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardened to \u003cstrong\u003e58–59 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This hardness gives you a practical balance: the edge holds up well to everyday prep, and when it needs attention, it is straightforward to restore on a whetstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade has a \u003cstrong\u003ehammered finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with the lunar pattern of the Kaiju series, and its small dimples help food come away from the blade as you cut. The polished \u003cstrong\u003edouble-bevel edge\u003c\/strong\u003e is ground on both sides, with an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°, so it is simple to keep in shape with a honing rod and a whetstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle and balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003ePakka wood\u003c\/strong\u003e in a classic shape. Pakka wood is dense and resists moisture as well as odours. A \u003cstrong\u003ebolster\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between the blade and the handle. The knife weighs 63 g and measures 184 mm overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeeling and trimming fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopping, tailing and trimming vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing and dicing small fruit and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetail work such as removing seeds, cores and blemishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and sharpening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry before first use, then wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry it after each use; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and take care with food that contains bones: use a SAMURA cleaver for meat and bones and a double-sided serrated saw knife for frozen food. Store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items. Use a honing rod between sharpenings and resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Kaiju series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kaiju\"\u003eKaiju series\u003c\/a\u003e takes its name from the giant monsters of Japanese myth and pairs hammered, lunar-pattern blades with Pakka wood handles, in two lines with and without a bolster. This knife belongs to the bolster line and, like all SAMURA knives, comes with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAMURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55532865061204,"sku":"SKJ-0011B","price":30.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1484\/5268\/files\/cda3046503a2a6d4678982091f976113.jpg?v=1776066647","url":"https:\/\/samura.com\/products\/samura-kaiju-paring-knife-78-mm-with-bolster","provider":"SAMURA.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}