{"product_id":"hazaki-classic-black-utility-140mm","title":"Hazaki Classic Black Utility 135mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Hazaki Knives -\u003c\/strong\u003e Hazaki, founded by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamuel Bouchard in Montreal, Canada,\u003c\/span\u003e combines the best of both worlds: Japanese knifemaking and Canadian woodwork. Blades are expertly forged in Seki, Japan, from high-end Japanese steel and finished with beautiful handles in Montreal by Samuel and his team. Their knife blocks and magnets are expertly handcrafted in Canada from sustainably sourced woods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI love cutting with my Hazaki Classic. They’ve got a beautifully thin blade that, thanks to the incredible AUS10 steel they used, gets wicked sharp and keeps an edge beautifully. AUS10 is amazing stuff; stainless steel that cuts and keeps an edge much like traditional high carbon steel, but doesn’t rust. The blackwood handles complement the blades perfectly for a very slick package.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazaki prefers the natural look and feel of the Canadian wood used in their handles, so they are not sealed. I recommend a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/products\/claphams-bees-wax?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=5b2a71f07\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003ecutting board wax\u003c\/a\u003e every few months to keep them looking and feeling great!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Shape -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the knife for smaller jobs that are done on a cutting board. Perfect for slicing shallots, cutting herbs, and boning smaller proteins. Additionally, Utility knives are an indispensable tool for those who feel uncomfortable wielding a larger chef knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hazaki","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46309433770158,"sku":"HAZ03-CLASS-BLACK","price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/9439\/files\/Hazaki_Classic_Black_Utility_135mm_1.jpg?v=1772825937","url":"https:\/\/knifewear.mom\/en-us\/products\/hazaki-classic-black-utility-140mm","provider":"Knifewear - Handcrafted Japanese Kitchen Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}