{"product_id":"shojin-akari-kochmesser","title":"Shojin Akari Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shojin Akari 200mm chef's knife is an exquisitely collectible item where functionality and artisanal finesse go hand in hand. The eye is immediately drawn to the spectacular copper-infused Damascus design—a unique forging technique where copper is melted into the layers of steel, creating a vibrant, metallic pattern. The play of colors will change over time as the copper naturally patinates through contact with air and moisture—an aesthetic transformation that makes each knife personal and alive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe core of the blade is made from genuine \u003cem\u003eVG-10 steel by Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd.\u003c\/em\u003e—a precision steel recognized for its hardness, abrasion resistance, and cutting ability. With approximately 1.0% carbon, 15% chromium, as well as cobalt, vanadium, and molybdenum, a hardness of about 62 HRC is achieved. This combination ensures long-lasting sharpness, minimal sharpening needs, and a perfect balance between strength and flexibility—qualities that are crucial in a professional chef's knife.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe handle is as unique as the blade. It is made from FSC-certified stabilized maple wood with natural spalt—the characteristic black \"zone lines\" were created by fungal colonies during the wood's lifetime and appear as an organic network in the warm caramel-brown wood mass. The silky-smooth surface and subtle contours make the knife as inviting to touch as it is to work with. No handle is identical, and the vibrant structure of the wood completes the knife's character as a functional work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e200mm chef's knife—designed for collectors and precision enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCopper-infused Damascus—vibrant pattern that develops a patina\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVG-10 steel from Takefu (~62 HRC)—long-lasting sharpness and strength\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvanced alloy with cobalt, vanadium, and molybdenum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFSC-certified stabilized maple with natural spalt—each knife is unique\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Viretta","offers":[{"title":"20 cm","offer_id":47557326176423,"sku":"VIR-31224","price":234.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/3686\/0583\/files\/0Q9A1372.png?v=1767099475","url":"https:\/\/viretta.eu\/products\/shojin-akari-kochmesser","provider":"Viretta.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}