{"product_id":"saracen-basic","title":"SARACEN® Basic","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eSARACEN® Basic\u003c\/strong\u003e is based on the concept of a traditional knife, with more subtle adjustments to the grip and ergonomics than the rest of the range. The knuckles are protected from hitting the cutting board, and the knife is better balanced, but the center of gravity is not shifted as radically as in the SARACEN, PRO, and Eclipse ranges, whose designs are protected by patent offices as internationally valid industrial designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 28px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eThe SARACEN Basic blade is made from \u003cstrong style=\"color: #eb2b29;\"\u003epremium 9Cr18MoV surgical steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a hardness of 58 ± 1 HRC. Unlike the steel used in the other knives, it has a simpler construction made from a single type of steel. The handle is made of polished eucalyptus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #F2F2F2; border-left: 4px solid #EB2B29; padding: 20px 24px; margin-bottom: 28px; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eWhy SARACEN® Basic?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eCzech design\u003c\/strong\u003e in a more accessible, traditional form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore subtle ergonomic refinements and better balance than a purely traditional knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects the knuckles from hitting the cutting board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #eb2b29;\"\u003ePremium 9Cr18MoV surgical steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with a hardness of 58 ± 1 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to care for and reliably durable in everyday use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolished eucalyptus handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20° edge angle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore affordable than the rest of the SARACEN range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003eHow does Basic differ from the protected SARACEN range?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 28px; border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #EB2B29; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSARACEN Basic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSARACEN (protected range)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #F2F2F2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eClassic, with more subtle ergonomic refinements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eProtected as an industrial design, with a pronounced shift in the center of gravity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBlade material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e9Cr18MoV surgical steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eDamascus steel, 67 layers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #F2F2F2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e58 ± 1 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003e60 ± 2 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003ePolished eucalyptus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003ePolished birch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #F2F2F2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFor whom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eA reliable knife for everyday cooking at a more affordable price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 12px 14px;\"\u003eMore precise, comfortable cutting with full industrial design protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eDoes SARACEN Basic have the same protected shape as the other SARACEN knives?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBasic is based on the same Czech design as the rest of the range, but with more subtle ergonomic refinements. The knuckles are protected from hitting the cutting board, and the knife is better balanced, but the center of gravity is not shifted as radically as in the SARACEN, PRO, and Eclipse ranges, whose designs are protected worldwide as industrial designs. It is a more traditional, affordable version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eWhat is the SARACEN Basic blade made of?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eMade from premium 9Cr18MoV surgical steel with a hardness of 58 ± 1 HRC and a 20° edge angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eWhy is SARACEN Basic less expensive than the rest of the range?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIt does not have as pronounced a shift in the center of gravity or 67-layer Damascus steel. Instead, it has a more traditional shape with more subtle ergonomics and 9Cr18MoV surgical steel. But its design and ergonomics are still based on the same Czech design as the rest of the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; padding-bottom: 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eDoes SARACEN Basic come in a different blade length?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eNot yet. SARACEN Basic is made with a single blade length of 197 mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0; color: #eb2b29;\"\u003eHow do I care for my SARACEN Basic knife?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eWash it by hand only and dry it immediately afterward with a soft cloth. Do not put it in the dishwasher or expose it to harsh cleaning products or acids. Use it only for cutting food, protect it from drops, and do not scrape food off the cutting board with the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #444; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eSARACEN® Basic is for anyone who wants a reliable kitchen knife with thoughtful Czech design and more subtle ergonomics than the rest of the range. A simple, well-made tool at a more affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mujsaracen.cz","offers":[{"title":"197mm","offer_id":54314677109069,"sku":"12","price":496.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/7873\/7229\/files\/saracen_prodzuct_07_69c39034-2a2d-42a4-822c-60d553f8a027.png?v=1784313095","url":"https:\/\/nozsaracen.pl\/en\/products\/saracen-basic","provider":"NuzSaracen.cz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}