{"product_id":"kei-kobayashi-r2-santoku-165-mm","title":"Kei Kobayashi R2 Santoku 170 mm","description":"\u003ctable style=\"font-size: 0.875rem; width: 100%; height: 195.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e170 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e315 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eR2 (SG2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMono Lacqured\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFerrule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eRockwell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHeight Spine to heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWidth at Spine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e140 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.8642%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eBevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.8729%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eDouble (50\/50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Blacksmith\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Kobayashi family has been a part of producing knives in the Seki city area of Japan for many years but worked in the shadows sharpening knives for other brands. When Kei Kobayashi took over as president of the company from his father his first order of business was creating their own brand that they could produce knives under. Knives under the Kei Kobayashi brand are the definition of \"lasers\". They are extremely thin at the spine and behind the edge which contributes to one of the silkiest cutting feels you will ever experience. This does mean they are more delicate even when compared to other Japanese knives so be sure not to twist, pry or torque when using one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-dcd0572d-7fff-36d4-f1d8-eaad4c428533\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word \"Santoku\" translates to \"three virtues\" and refers to slicing, dicing, and chopping, or meat, fish, and vegetables, depending on who you ask. The name highlights the extreme versatility of the shape, which is why we recommend it most to home cooks. Santokus are typically in the 165 mm (6.5 inch) to 180 mm (8 inch) length range. They generally have a gentle curve that sweeps up toward the tip, so they can easily be used with an up and down chopping motion or a rocking motion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/i1WsRFdAYmg\" title=\"How to Maintain a Stainless Steel Knife\" aria-describedby=\"a11y-new-window-external-message\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Care (Stainless Steel)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SHARP Knife Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53202227298620,"sku":"KKR2165SA","price":449.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3105\/2666\/files\/IMG_6341.jpg?v=1783977730","url":"https:\/\/sharpknifeshop.com\/products\/kei-kobayashi-r2-santoku-165-mm","provider":"SHARP Knife Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}