{"product_id":"oul-blue-2-nashiji-santoku-walnut-handle-170mm","title":"OUL Blue #2 Nashiji Santoku \/\/ Walnut Handle \/\/ 170mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning “three virtues,” is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eversatile Japanese kitchen knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for slicing, dicing, and chopping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emeat, vegetables, and fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with ease. Its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroad, short blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides precision and efficiency, making it ideal for a wide range of cutting tasks in both professional and home kitchens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatures a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estainless-clad construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 (Blue #2) steel core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known for its excellent sharpness, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. A favorite among Japanese knife makers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Paper Steel #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a reliable balance of performance and workability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade’s subtle \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enashiji (pear-skin) finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e enhances food release while giving the knife a refined look. Paired with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern-style walnut handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintegrated bolster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this Santoku provides excellent balance, comfort, and precise, effortless cutting for everyday kitchen tasks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"424\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"426\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"465\" data-start=\"426\"\u003eSantoku 170mm (Three Virtues Knife)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, meat, and fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"537\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"539\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"539\"\u003eAogami #2 (Blue #2) Carbon Steel Core\u003c\/strong\u003e – Outstanding sharpness, edge retention, and easy sharpening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eRockwell Hardness: 62–63 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e – High-performance cutting ability with excellent durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"742\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"853\" data-start=\"744\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"768\" data-start=\"744\"\u003eSan Mai Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stainless-clad carbon steel core for balanced performance and easier maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"962\" data-start=\"856\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"896\" data-start=\"856\"\u003eStainless Nashiji (Pear Skin) Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Enhances food release while adding a refined traditional look\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"990\" data-start=\"965\"\u003eBlade Height: 47.75mm\u003c\/strong\u003e – Generous knuckle clearance for comfortable prep work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1050\"\u003eBlade Thickness: 4mm at Heel\u003c\/strong\u003e – Added strength and stability near the heel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1205\" data-start=\"1132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1150\" data-start=\"1132\"\u003eWeight: 154.1g\u003c\/strong\u003e – Well-balanced feel for controlled, precise cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1206\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1311\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1257\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eWestern Walnut Handle with Integrated Bolster\u003c\/strong\u003e – Comfortable, familiar grip with excellent balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1312\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1414\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1314\"\u003eHandcrafted in Sakai City, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e – Renowned center of traditional Japanese knife making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1431\" data-start=\"1417\"\u003eBrand: OUL\u003c\/strong\u003e – Modern craftsmanship rooted in Japanese tradition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition of Aogami #2 (Blue #2) Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon (C):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.00–1.20% (Enhances hardness and edge retention)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromium (Cr):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.20–0.50% (Increases wear resistance and toughness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten (W):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.00–1.50% (Adds strength and wear resistance)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManganese (Mn):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.20–0.30% (Improves hardness and grain structure)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhosphorus (P):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ≤ 0.025% (Kept low to prevent brittleness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSulfur (S):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ≤ 0.004% (Minimizes impurities for better toughness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilicon (Si):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.10–0.20% (Enhances strength and durability)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features of Blue #2 Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarbon content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent sharpness and edge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTungsten and chromium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e improve wear resistance and toughness compared to White (Shirogami) steels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasier to sharpen than Blue #1 while still offering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreat durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eproper care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as it is prone to rust due to high carbon content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-fc04628f-7fff-6a90-cc04-da6354651834\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAogami #2 is widely used in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-end Japanese kitchen knives, woodworking tools, and cutlery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebalance of sharpness, durability, and ease of sharpening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1939\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2245\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1992\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1992\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eSlicing vegetables with clean, smooth push cuts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2038\" data-start=\"1995\"\u003eDicing onions, herbs, and root vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2079\" data-start=\"2041\"\u003ePreparing boneless meats and poultry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2111\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003ePortioning fish and seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2112\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2167\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003eEveryday meal prep in home or professional 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