{"product_id":"samura-kaiju-utility-knife-150-mm-with-bolster","title":"Samura Kaiju Utility Knife 150 mm, with Bolster","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSamura Kaiju utility knife\u003c\/strong\u003e has a 150 mm blade and a bolster. You can use it for the smaller jobs of everyday prep: vegetables and fruit, cheese, sausage and bread. 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 is 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 \u003cstrong\u003ehammered finish\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the lunar pattern of the Kaiju series, and its tiny craters help food come away from the blade as you slice. The polished \u003cstrong\u003edouble-bevel edge\u003c\/strong\u003e is ground on both sides, with an original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle and balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003ePakka wood\u003c\/strong\u003e with classic geometry. The dense wood resists moisture as well as odours. A \u003cstrong\u003ebolster\u003c\/strong\u003e sits where the blade meets the handle. The knife weighs 86 g net and measures 259 mm overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing and cutting vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing sausage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting bread\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. Wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials, wipe it dry and do not leave it in the sink for a long time; a dishwasher is not recommended. 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 it 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 utility knife belongs to the bolster line. Like all SAMURA knives, it comes with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAMURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55532874170708,"sku":"SKJ-0023B","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1484\/5268\/files\/2536c39ccc4a9330d8f329e44652a2a9.jpg?v=1776066879","url":"https:\/\/samura.com\/products\/samura-kaiju-utility-knife-150-mm-with-bolster","provider":"SAMURA.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}