{"title":"All Purpose Knives","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTranslating to \"three virtues\" (slicing, dicing, and mincing), the Santoku originated in post-WWII Japan as an answer to modern domestic cooking, blending traditional Japanese forging techniques with Western utility. Hand-hammered profiles often feature a \u003ci\u003eTsuchime\u003c\/i\u003e (hammered) finish, creating micro-air pockets that prevent delicate ingredients from sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFeaturing a flatter cutting edge and a subtle sheep’s foot curve, the Santoku thrives in upward-downward push-cutting rather than rocking motions. 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Its flatter edge and compact length encourage clean downward chops and effortless everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cdd9bee1-7fff-6bec-1bd7-bd294ffb809d\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTsuchime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA classic hammered finish that creates organic, dimpled facets along the steel. These shallow indentations reduce surface drag so ingredients release smoothly off the blade while cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-025df844-7fff-1547-a9f6-89bc12121c72\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG10:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA trusted, user-friendly stainless steel known for holding a sharp edge while offering high resistance to rust and staining.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58547628966236,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/5062\/3836\/files\/PXL_20260804_131555411_3.jpg?v=1785869854"},{"product_id":"oul-ginsan-nashiji-santoku-180mm","title":"Ginsan Nashiji Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSantoku \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efeatures a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull stainless steel construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a high-performance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinsan (Silver #3 \/ G3) steel core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its rare balance of sharpness, edge retention, and easy maintenance. Often called the “unicorn” of Japanese steels, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGinsan steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delivers the corrosion resistance of stainless while maintaining the crisp cutting feel and edge stability of traditional high-carbon knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is finished with a refined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enashiji (pear-skin) texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which enhances food release and adds subtle visual depth to the blade. This finish improves everyday cutting performance while maintaining a clean, understated aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58547670581596,"sku":"0241254","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/5062\/3836\/files\/PXL_20260804_124431773_3.jpg?v=1785871130"},{"product_id":"oul-blue-steel-santoku-165mm-black-pakkawood-handle-with-bolster","title":"Blue Steel Santoku 165mm Black Pakkawood Handle with Bolster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-15c84047-7fff-93dd-0fcf-16519ab9aad2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOUL:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Based in Sakai, renowned for their precision engineering, OUL produces exceptionally balanced knives that fuse traditional Japanese craftsmanship with dependable modern performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantoku:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translating to \"three virtues,\" this knife is crafted to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal grace. Its flatter edge and compact length encourage clean downward chops and effortless everyday prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f3bbe5d6-7fff-43a0-32ea-cde9964432d3\"\u003eBlue Steel (Aogami): \u003c\/b\u003eFormulated with added tungsten and chromium for increased wear resistance, offering longer edge life than White steel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58549702328668,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/5062\/3836\/files\/PXL_20260805_102844777_2.jpg?v=1785926503"},{"product_id":"oul-aosuper-santoku-165-keyaki-handle","title":"AoSuper Santoku 165 Keyaki Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ccacb350-7fff-9f90-4df3-f939fd20b10f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOUL: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased in Sakai, renowned for their precision engineering, OUL produces exceptionally balanced knives that fuse traditional Japanese craftsmanship with dependable modern performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantoku: \u003c\/strong\u003eTranslating to \"three virtues,\" this knife is crafted to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal grace. Its flatter edge and compact length encourage clean downward chops and effortless everyday prep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-3692c437-7fff-e816-45bc-02992c983b62\"\u003eSuper Blue (Aogami Super): \u003c\/b\u003eThe absolute peak of carbon steel performance, delivering extraordinary edge retention and aggressive slicing power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OUL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58549806235996,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1036\/5062\/3836\/files\/PXL_20260805_100518688_2.jpg?v=1785928236"},{"product_id":"sakai-takayuki-vg10-nashiji-wa-santoku-ebony-handle","title":"VG10 Nashiji Wa Kengata Santoku 160mm Ebony Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-d0b04ca1-7fff-6241-5c03-dae1276e1c96\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSakai Takayuki:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCarrying over 600 years of knife-making heritage from Sakai, Japan, this iconic brand creates world-class cutlery trusted by home cooks and Michelin-starred chefs alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWa-Kengata: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meaning sword-shaped in Japanese - is a blade profile defined by its reverse tanto tip, where the spine drops sharply toward the point rather than curving up from the edge. 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