{"product_id":"samura-stark-utility-knife-166-mm","title":"Samura Stark Utility Knife 166 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSamura Stark utility knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile knife with a 166 mm blade. You can use it for vegetables, fruit, bread, cheese and sausage, so it covers many everyday prep jobs. Blade and handle are both stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSAMURA crafts each Stark knife from a single piece of \u003cstrong\u003eAUS-8 stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the blade is hardened to \u003cstrong\u003e58–59 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. At this hardness the edge holds up well to regular use, and you can restore it on a whetstone when it dulls. AUS-8 is a corrosion-resistant stainless steel; to keep it in good condition, wash and dry the knife soon after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is sharpened by hand to a \u003cstrong\u003econvex edge\u003c\/strong\u003e. SAMURA uses this convex sharpening for longer-lasting sharpness and less drag as you cut. The blade is 48 mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle and balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSAMURA shapes the \u003cstrong\u003ehollow stainless steel handle\u003c\/strong\u003e ergonomically for comfort and a firm, non-slip grip. Stark knives are precisely balanced for efficient work when you have a lot of food to prepare. The knife weighs 182 g net and measures 310 mm overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing and trimming vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting cheese into slices or cubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing sausage\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; after that, wash it by hand with non-abrasive materials and dry it straight away. 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, leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided serrated saw knife, 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 resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Stark series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/stark\"\u003eStark series\u003c\/a\u003e brings together one-piece AUS-8 steel construction, convex edges sharpened by hand and hollow, ergonomic handles. Like all SAMURA knives, Stark knives come with a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAMURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55532858736980,"sku":"STR-0023","price":72.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1484\/5268\/files\/fc1ed48e0c083e1ec2f548bba04e9a4a.jpg?v=1776066509","url":"https:\/\/samura.com\/products\/samura-stark-utility-knife-166-mm","provider":"SAMURA.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}