{"title":"Gifts for the Home Chef","description":"\u003cp\u003eEveryday kitchen knives a home cook will reach for daily: Gyuto, Santoku, Bunka, chef's knives and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2-piece-curved-paring-knife-set-wood-handle","title":"2-Piece Curved Paring Knife Set — Wood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of curved kitchen paring knives, ideal for peeling, trimming, and detail prep work. 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