{"product_id":"kai-shun-classic-santoku-knife-18cm","title":"Kai Shun Classic Santoku Knife 18cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kai Shun Classic Santoku is a Japanese-style chef's knife designed for precision prep work. The santoku profile — shorter and wider than a Western chef's knife — suits slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks where control and clean cuts matter. It is a knife built to a high standard of fit and finish, and it shows in day-to-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a professional kitchen environment, this knife performs best in the hands of a chef who values a lighter, more agile blade for vegetable and protein prep. The D-shaped handle is designed to sit naturally in the hand and reduce fatigue during extended prep sessions, which matters when a brigade is working through covers at pace. The blade holds an edge well, meaning less time at the stone between services compared to softer-steel alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA few points worth considering before buying:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese high-carbon blades at this hardness require more careful maintenance — a ceramic or fine whetstone rather than a standard steel honing rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blade is not suited to tasks that put lateral stress on the edge, such as splitting bones or cutting through hard rind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a hand-wash only knife — dishwasher use will damage both the blade and handle over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife is well suited to chefs who already have experience with Japanese-style blades, or those moving up from a mid-range knife and wanting something that will last. For kitchens looking to equip a full brigade, or for those needing a longer blade for high-volume butchery prep, there are heavier-duty options in the range worth considering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure whether the santoku profile is the right choice for your prep style, we're happy to talk it through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58198410264958,"sku":"C390","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1753\/9017\/files\/jn432_npi26-2.jpg?v=1791819870","url":"https:\/\/www.advantage-catering-equipment.co.uk\/products\/kai-shun-classic-santoku-knife-18cm","provider":"Advantage Catering Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}