{"product_id":"takumi-chef-knife","title":"Takumi Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" alt='SHAN ZU 8\" Professional Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife | Unrivalled Sharpness and Incredible Edge Retention' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/9081\/5021\/files\/Detail-9_1_08194162-8dd6-4891-95d3-b2ca71eb7416_600x600.jpg?v=1689738630\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Takumi mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakumi is a Japanese word meaning “craftsmen”. The term is often used to designate people who have achieved a high level of expertise in their craft, and who have dedicated their lives to perfecting their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Takumi series of Japanese chef's knives bears this name, which pays tribute to the exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that goes into the making of each knife. The Takumi name represents the unwavering commitment of the artisans responsible for creating these knives to produce tools of the highest quality for professional chefs and serious amateur cooks alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt='SHAN ZU 8\" Professional Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife | Unrivalled Sharpness and Incredible Edge Retention' src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/9081\/5021\/files\/Detail-4_1_600x600.jpg?v=1689738829\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy the Takumi series chef's knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-forged Japanese knife is a perfect blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. It combines the classic elements and aesthetics of traditional oriental chef's knives with state-of-the-art materials and techniques. It is hand-forged using traditional Japanese methods, resulting in a beautiful, attractive texture and precise, effortless cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/9081\/5021\/files\/Detail-3_1_600x600.jpg?v=1689738866\" alt='SHAN ZU 8\" Professional Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife | Unrivalled Sharpness and Incredible Edge Retention' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a professional chef or an amateur cook, the SHAN ZU 8.07” Japanese chef's knife from the Takumi series is an essential tool in the kitchen. Its exceptional sharpness, durability and elegant design make it an indispensable tool for anyone who appreciates the art of Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopifycdn.net\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/9081\/5021\/files\/Detail-2_1_8caafa6c-1983-4cfc-837b-5c888664e4cd_600x600.jpg?v=1689738913\" alt='SHAN ZU 8\" Professional Japanese Gyuto Chef Knife | Unrivalled Sharpness and Incredible Edge Retention' style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/egHoPqPL6_I?si=F3mkXgKdnzp2FIA8\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAN ZU TAKUMI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45494596567262,"sku":"SZES-2022-002","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1885\/1294\/files\/1_2ebd818a-b22d-4e1a-83df-c11bcea54f8a.jpg?v=1774494050","url":"https:\/\/www.us.shanzuchef.com\/en-au\/products\/takumi-chef-knife","provider":"SHANZU GLOBAL SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}