{"product_id":"hand-forged-santoku-japanese-kitchen-chefs-knife-j2-high-carbon-steel-with-box","title":"Hand Forged J2 Steel Santoku Knife 12.5 Inch Granton Edge with Micarta Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA santoku built the way the pattern is meant to be — flatter belly, shorter and taller than a Western chef knife, with a Granton edge whose hollow scallops break the suction that makes potato and cucumber slices cling to the blade. J2 high-carbon stainless holds an edge at 58–60 HRC while resisting the staining that catches out carbon steel users.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGranton edge\u003c\/strong\u003e — hollow scallops along the blade release food cleanly and reduce drag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJ2 high-carbon stainless\u003c\/strong\u003e — the edge retention of high carbon with far better corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicarta handle\u003c\/strong\u003e — resin-impregnated composite that resists moisture, will not swell or crack, and grips well even wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e — heat treated to 58–60 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% handmade\u003c\/strong\u003e — individually forged and finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGift box included\u003c\/strong\u003e — handmade presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 12.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 4.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJ2 High-Carbon Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlade Edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight with Granton Hollows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e58–60 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Micarta\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Blade, 100% Handmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade Gift Box Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision vegetable and fish work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooks who prefer a lighter, shorter blade than a Western chef knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants low-maintenance steel in a busy kitchen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and dry the blade thoroughly after each use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin coat of food-safe oil periodically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only — dishwashers will damage both edge and handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore safely in the provided gift box or on a magnetic strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBacked by our 100% money-back guarantee. Extremely sharp — handle with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lavish Blade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54049862189420,"sku":"LB-09","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/6841\/7132\/files\/hand-forged-j2-steel-santoku-knife-125-inch-granton-edge-with-micarta-handle-5647681.jpg?v=1785093803","url":"https:\/\/lavishblade.com\/products\/hand-forged-santoku-japanese-kitchen-chefs-knife-j2-high-carbon-steel-with-box","provider":"Lavish Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}