{"product_id":"k5-chef-knife","title":"K5 Stainless Steel Chef's Knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne tool to slice, dice, and chop it all. Inspired by the traditional Japanese Gyuto, the K5 Stainless Steel Chef’s Knife combines precision with professional performance in a single versatile essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using Windmühlenmesser’s dry fine-grinding technique, the 7\" blade achieves a refined, razor-thin edge—a hallmark of Japanese Gyuto knives. Lighter than its Western counterparts, the K5 delivers speed and agility, while a subtle blue-glazed finish ensures lasting durability. Its gentle curve helps prevent food from sticking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plumwood handle, sourced from the Rosaceae family, offers a sturdy, ergonomic grip with rich character and coloring. Nuanced tones—from light brown-rose to dark brown-violet—lend one-of-a-kind beauty, while the knife’s balanced design makes every step of meal prep effortless, from chopping and filleting to carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo meet the K5's smaller little sibling, check out the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Windmühlenmesser Manufactur K2 Kitchen Utility Knife | Boston General Store\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/products\/k2-kitchen-utility-knife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eK2 Kitchen Utility Knife\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  blue-glazed stainless steel blade, plumwood handle, aluminum rivets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plumwood handle is unique and can range in tone from light brown-rose to dark brown-violet. Please allow for natural variation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eWindmühlenmesser Manufactur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eGermany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etotal length measures 11.8\", blade measures 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e57-58 HRC Rockwell hardness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eHand wash only. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor more information on caring for wooden knives, we invite you to read our article, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/pages\/wooden-brushes-and-tools-tips-for-use-and-care\" title=\"Wooden Brushes, Knives, and Tools: Tips for Use and Care | Boston General Store\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Wooden Brushes, Knives, and Tools: Tips for Use and Care\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFounded in 1872 by Robert Herder, this family-run workshop in Solingen, Germany, has handcrafted high-quality kitchen tools for over a century. Windmühlenmesser knives, marked by the iconic Windmill logo, carry on this legacy with time-honored dry fine-grinding techniques and five generations of precision, care, and innovation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe invite you to explore our entire selection of kitchen knives from \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Windmühlenmesser Manufactur | Boston General Store\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/collections\/windmuhlenmesser-manufactur\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWindmühlenmesser Manufactur\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p2c563WiMJg?si=ZnNo8dJNHbpnoBEh\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windmühlenmesser Manufactur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43646265786433,"sku":"9735,1955,04","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7300\/files\/k5-stainless-steel-chefs-knife-boston-general-store-7501419.jpg?v=1782151148","url":"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/products\/k5-chef-knife","provider":"Boston General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}