{"product_id":"seki-hocho-kitchen-knife-11cm","title":"Seki Hocho Kitchen Knife - 11cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAffordable knives for a multitude of kitchen tasks. These great little knives have a food grade polypropylene handle with texture to give the user a non-slip gripping surface and curved design for comfortable use. The blade is stainless steel which makes it durable and corrosion resistant suitable for regular household detergents. Available in four bright colourways, which makes them easy to find in kitchen drawers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e420 J2 stainless steel blade,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolypropylene handle with non-slip surface,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the legendary samurai swords, said to contain the soul of the warrior who wielded them, to the handcrafted kitchen knives of today the exquisite craftsmanship of Japanese blades is admired worldwide. Since the13th century, Seki City has been the heart of the Japanese cutlery industry. For more than 100 years, it has also been home to Kai Corporation, the makers of Kai Shun (pronounced shoon and rhymes with moon) fine knives. Inspired by the blade-making traditions of ancient Japan, today's highly skilled Shun artisans produce blades of unparalleled quality and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCutting Surface - The cutting surface you are using will directly affect the blades edge. A good cutting board will help retain a sharp edge for substantially longer. Wood, wood composite and  polyethylene boards are all excellent choices. Tile, ceramic, marble, granite, or any kind of glass cutting boards are poor choices and are very hard on your knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning - As with any lifetime investment, it is important to take the best care possible in order to prolong the life of your knife. Kai recommends that you protect your investment by hand-washing your blades with gentle dish  soap. Do not use soaps with citrus extracts; they can promote rust. Rinse and towel dry immediately. Let the knives air dry for a few minutes before returning them to storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever leave your knife sitting in a sink full of soapy water, metal does not respond well to being submerged in water for prolonged periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStorage - After you have washed and dried your knives, store them in a block, knife case, in-drawer tray, sheath, magnetic knife holder mounted on a wall, or in the original box. We do not recommend storing the knives unsheathed in a drawer, as this can be a potential hazard to the blades  as well as your fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpening - In order to maximise the life of the blade, regular honing will be necessary. Weekly honing will extend the time between sharpening significantly. When the time comes to sharpen these premium blades, we recommend using Whetstone, or sending your knives to a professional sharpener which we offer as a service, call us today.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45979156775171,"sku":"041BE0542single","price":7.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/5334\/1699\/files\/041BE0542.jpg?v=1727402839","url":"https:\/\/cold-coffee-retail-cookware.myshopify.com\/products\/seki-hocho-kitchen-knife-11cm","provider":"Cookware","version":"1.0","type":"link"}