{"product_id":"samura-pearl-oyster-knife-73-mm-black-handle","title":"Samura Pearl Oyster Knife 73 mm, Black Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Samura Pearl oyster knife is a specialised tool for opening oysters, with a 73 mm blade and a black handle. Its lens-shaped blade slips easily between the shells, and the form-fitting handle lets you shuck with confidence and speed. You can also use it for cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from a single layer of \u003cstrong\u003eAUS-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 in regular use, and you can restore it on a whetstone without much effort. AUS-8 is a durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, and it stays in good condition when you wash and dry the knife soon after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elens-shaped blade\u003c\/strong\u003e has a sharp tip and a thin, curved edge. The shape is designed to slip between the shells of an oyster, so you can work the tip in and prise the shell open.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle and balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe black handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003eTPE\u003c\/strong\u003e, a thermoplastic elastomer that is soft and comfortable to hold. Its form-fitting shape and non-slip texture are designed to give you a secure grip, even when the handle is wet. The knife measures 197 mm overall and weighs 120 g net.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShucking oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and sharpening\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore first use, rinse the knife with hot water and wipe it dry. After each use, wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and wipe it dry; a dishwasher is not recommended, and the knife should not be left in the sink for a long time. Cut cheese on a wooden or plastic board, never on glass, and 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 sharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Pearl series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Pearl was conceptualised by hand out of clay and launched a new generation of oyster knives designed for efficiency. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pearl\"\u003ePearl collection\u003c\/a\u003e offers the same knife with other handle colours, and like all SAMURA knives, this one comes with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAMURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55532861063508,"sku":"SPE-01B","price":31.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1484\/5268\/files\/a6fb98d1c73c1db959cc7976f6ad81c5.jpg?v=1776066554","url":"https:\/\/samura.com\/products\/samura-pearl-oyster-knife-73-mm-black-handle","provider":"SAMURA.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}