{"product_id":"samura-super-5-utility-knife-162-mm","title":"Samura Super 5 Utility Knife 162 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSamura Super 5 utility knife\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium-sized knife with a 162 mm blade for precise, finer cutting work. It slices and chops smaller foods such as fruit, vegetables, herbs, cheese and sausage, and it cuts bread too. The hammered blade is 5-layer VG-10 Damascus steel, fitted with a black Micarta handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlade and steel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade is made from \u003cstrong\u003eVG-10 Damascus steel\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e5 layers\u003c\/strong\u003e and hardened to \u003cstrong\u003e59–61 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e. At this hardness the edge stays sharp through regular use, and a whetstone brings it back when it starts to dull. A hard edge asks for a little care in return: keep it away from bones, frozen food and glass boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe edge is \u003cstrong\u003esharpened by hand\u003c\/strong\u003e to a \u003cstrong\u003econvex profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the sides of the blade curve gently into the cutting edge instead of meeting in a flat V-shaped bevel. The \u003cstrong\u003ehammered finish\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves small indentations in the steel and gives the blade a textured look. The blade is 42 mm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHandle and balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe oval handle is made of \u003cstrong\u003eblack Micarta\u003c\/strong\u003e, which SAMURA describes as odour-resistant and crafted for comfort. A \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel bolster\u003c\/strong\u003e joins the handle to the blade. SAMURA gives every Super 5 knife a carefully measured weight balance. The knife weighs 169 g net and measures 305 mm overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing and chopping fruit and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine cutting work on herbs and smaller ingredients\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. After that, 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 long. Cut on wooden or plastic boards, never on glass, and leave bones to a SAMURA cleaver and frozen food to a double-sided saw knife with a serrated blade. Use a honing rod between sharpenings, resharpen on a whetstone at the original factory bevel angle of 15–17°, and store the knife in a brush block or knife holder where the blade does not touch metal items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Super 5 series\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery knife in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/super-5\"\u003eSuper 5 collection\u003c\/a\u003e pairs a 5-layer blade sharpened by hand with a black oval Micarta handle that gives the series its distinct character. Super 5 knives come in a Japanese-style gift box with a decorative cloth to keep them safe, and like all SAMURA knives, they carry a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SAMURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55532881543508,"sku":"SP5-0023","price":97.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1484\/5268\/files\/0fcc8e0022892f59fabb0f676a3501c9.jpg?v=1776066983","url":"https:\/\/samura.com\/products\/samura-super-5-utility-knife-162-mm","provider":"SAMURA.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}