{"product_id":"forged-santoku-knife-rosewood-handle","title":"Forged Santoku Knife — Rosewood Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Santoku — the versatile \"three virtues\" knife, built to handle slicing, dicing, and mincing equally well with its flat edge and gently rounded tip. The blade is hand-forged Damascus steel — available in two distinct folded patterns, so no two knives of the same pattern are ever quite alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is a solid octagonal rosewood wa-handle, shaped for a comfortable, precise grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blade length 175mm (6.9\"), total length 315mm (12.4\"). Hand-forged Damascus steel (58–62 HRC), available in Pattern 1 or Pattern 2. Octagonal rosewood wa-handle. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, occasional light oiling of blade and handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA gift worth giving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Damascus patterns to choose from means this piece can be picked to match the recipient's taste — an easy, versatile everyday knife with the look of something far more special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece leaves the forge ready for a lifetime of use — our \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/knife-care\"\u003eKnife Care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the few simple habits that keep a hand-forged edge that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Pattern 1 and Pattern 2?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are hand-forged Damascus steel of the same quality — the difference is purely in how the folded layers pattern out during forging, so it comes down to which look you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — hand wash and dry immediately after use; oil the blade and handle occasionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a Santoku different from a Gyuto?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Santoku has a flatter edge and a more rounded tip, making it well suited to a straight up-and-down chopping motion rather than the rocking motion a Gyuto is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come with a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — every Northbound Blade knife ships with a leather sheath included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northbound Blade","offers":[{"title":"Pattern 1","offer_id":67777621655856,"sku":null,"price":274.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pattern 2","offer_id":67777621688624,"sku":null,"price":274.55,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0386\/8208\/files\/Santoku2.1.1.png?v=1789241831","url":"https:\/\/northboundblade.com\/fr\/products\/forged-santoku-knife-rosewood-handle","provider":"Northbound Blade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}