{"product_id":"couteau-de-chef-japonais-damas-24cm","title":"Umi Japanese Chef Knife 24 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f53532;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e The Japanese chef knife that transforms your kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-description\"\u003eThis 9.5-inch Gyuto knife gives you samurai-level precision and professional blade power. Built for big cuts and intensive cooking, it'll quickly become your go-to tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f53532;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e 67-layer Damascus steel for a wicked sharp edge\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-description\"\u003eThe blade is forged from 67 layers of Damascus steel, creating unique patterns and remarkable strength. You get a durable edge that slices through anything effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f53532;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e Balanced and comfortable in your hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-description\"\u003eThe wood and resin handle offers a firm, comfortable grip. Perfect balance between blade and handle lets you work for hours without fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f53532;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e A 9.5-inch blade built for challenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"text-description\"\u003eThis length gives you the reach you need to slice large cuts of meat or bulky vegetables. Versatile and effective for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMaterial: 67-layer Damascus steel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBlade length: 9.5 inches\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eKnife type: Gyuto (all-purpose chef's knife)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSteel hardness: 60-62 HRC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHandle: Blue epoxy resin and stabilized wood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBalance: Perfect between blade and handle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSharpening angle: 15-17° (double bevel)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCare: Hand wash recommended, dry immediately\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOrigin: Traditional Japanese inspiration\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top:30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #f53532;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e FAQ – Common questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 6px; padding: 15px; background-color: #fafafa;\" class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #333; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWhat exactly is 67-layer Damascus steel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIt's a stack of 67 steel layers forged together, forming unique wavy patterns on each blade. This technique delivers exceptional cutting hardness and way better corrosion resistance than a standard knife. Bonus: every knife has its own pattern, like a fingerprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #333; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eWill the edge dull quickly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNope, Damascus steel keeps its edge for a long time thanks to its high hardness. With normal kitchen use, you can go several months before sharpening. Just avoid cutting on glass, marble, or ceramic — a wood or plastic cutting board is all you need to preserve the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #333; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIs the knife heavy to handle over time?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eNot at all — it weighs around 7.8 oz, perfectly balanced for a 9.5-inch blade. The weight is distributed between handle and blade, so you won't strain your wrist even after 30 minutes of heavy chopping. That balance is exactly what sets it apart from cheap knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #333; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eHow do I maintain my Damascus knife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eHand wash only (never dishwasher), dry it right away, and store it dry. For sharpening, use a Japanese whetstone (1000\/3000 grit) or ceramic honing rod — never a pull-through sharpener that damages the edge. A light coat of food-safe oil on the blade once a month keeps the Damascus pattern vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #333; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eDoes the resin and wood handle resist moisture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eYes. The resin encases and protects the wood, so no risk of swelling or cracking even if you get your hands wet while cooking. That said, don't leave the knife soaking in the sink — wood doesn't like extended baths, even when protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; color: #333; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIs this knife for beginners or do you need experience?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eIt works for both. The 9.5-inch blade takes a little getting used to if you've never handled a big knife, but the grip is intuitive. The balance and sharpness make cutting easier, not harder — you gain precision without forcing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Takumiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57564732424523,"sku":"couteau-de-chef-japonais-umi-24-cm--d--","price":268.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/1649\/2363\/files\/grand-couteau-de-chef-japonais-24-cm-gyuto-takumiya.png?v=1781320293","url":"https:\/\/au.takumiya.fr\/products\/japanese-damascus-chef-knife-24cm","provider":"Takumiya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}