{"product_id":"japanese-chef-knife","title":"H. Chef Knife | Japanese Knives: Gyuto 21cm, 24cm or 27cm","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e800 years of samurai sword-making craft. Now in your kitchen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you use just one knife, this is it. A Japanese gyuto (the equivalent of a Western chef’s knife) built for all ingredients. After 8 years in the food business, this is the one we keep coming back to: light, sharp, easy to maintain, and it simply feels right in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Seki Magoroku series is recognised as a benchmark for honest, no-nonsense Japanese knives buil\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003et to perform. This is KAI's core line, rooted in Seki City — where samurai blades were once forged, now refined into the world's finest kitchen knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Item\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eThin, razor-sharp Japanese blade — glides through food with minimal effort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlade polished to a mirror finish and ground in 3 stages — less resistance, cleaner cut every time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHigh carbon MV stainless steel — stays sharp longer, rust resistant, easy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOptimal weight + full tang (the blade runs the full length of the handle) + stainless bolster — perfect balance, no fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLaminated reinforced wood handle — water-resistant, fits the hand, built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e21cm (172g): Ideal for everyday home cooking. Light, precise, and easy to handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e24cm (220g): For confident home cooks \u0026amp; professionals. More cutting length and noticeably faster prep. Our kitchen team's favourite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e27cm (290g): For high-volume prep in professional kitchens. Longer blade, fewer strokes, faster workflow. This is what we use to produce in volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(All sizes are suitable for both right and left-handed use)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBlade: High carbon molybdenum vanadium stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHandle: Laminated reinforced wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHand wash and dry immediately — not dishwasher safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eUse on wood or plastic boards only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"21cm: Easy Everyday Cooking","offer_id":47588327096485,"sku":"KitTool041-1","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24cm: Fast Confident Cutting","offer_id":47588327129253,"sku":"KitTool041-2","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"27cm: Professional Large Prep","offer_id":47588327162021,"sku":"KitTool041-3","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/6873\/5397\/files\/20_f3b350f8-e811-4465-ba1f-9f4d0ce34cf5.png?v=1775919737","url":"https:\/\/www.umamifoodstudio.co.za\/products\/japanese-chef-knife","provider":"Umami Food Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}