{"product_id":"hammer-stahl-12-slot-bamboo-block","title":"Hammer Stahl 12 Slot Bamboo Block","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.pd-bb12-wrap {\n  --pd-bg: #ffffff;\n  --pd-bg-alt: #f8f6f3;\n  --pd-bg-dark: #1a1a1a;\n  --pd-border: #e4e0da;\n  --pd-accent: #c8102e;\n  --pd-accent-dim: rgba(200,16,46,0.07);\n  --pd-text: #1a1a1a;\n  --pd-muted: #5a5550;\n  --pd-radius: 8px;\n  font-family: inherit;\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n  width: 100%;\n  color: var(--pd-text);\n}\n.pd-bb12-wrap * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n.pd-bb12-stats {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n  gap: 0;\n  background: var(--pd-bg-dark);\n  border-radius: var(--pd-radius);\n  overflow: hidden;\n  margin-bottom: 32px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-stat {\n  padding: 20px 16px;\n  text-align: center;\n  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  gap: 4px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-stat:last-child { border-right: none; }\n.pd-bb12-stat-val {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  color: #c8102e;\n  line-height: 1;\n  letter-spacing: -0.02em;\n}\n.pd-bb12-stat-label {\n  font-size: 0.62rem;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  color: #9a9590;\n  letter-spacing: 0.12em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n}\n\n.pd-bb12-intro {\n  background: var(--pd-bg-alt);\n  border: 1px solid var(--pd-border);\n  border-left: 4px solid var(--pd-accent);\n  border-radius: var(--pd-radius);\n  padding: 22px 24px;\n  margin-bottom: 28px;\n  font-size: 0.96rem;\n  color: var(--pd-muted);\n  line-height: 1.75;\n}\n.pd-bb12-intro strong { color: var(--pd-text); 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font-weight: 700; }\n\n\/* WHO IS IT FOR *\/\n.pd-bb12-for {\n  background: var(--pd-bg-dark);\n  border-radius: var(--pd-radius);\n  padding: 24px 28px;\n  margin-bottom: 28px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-for-label {\n  font-size: 0.68rem;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 0.18em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  color: var(--pd-accent);\n  margin: 0 0 14px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-for-items {\n  display: flex;\n  flex-direction: column;\n  gap: 10px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-for-item {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 12px;\n  align-items: flex-start;\n}\n.pd-bb12-for-num {\n  width: 24px;\n  height: 24px;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  background: var(--pd-accent);\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 0.68rem;\n  font-weight: 800;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  margin-top: 1px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-for-text { font-size: 0.87rem; color: #a8a39e; line-height: 1.6; }\n.pd-bb12-for-text strong { color: #f0ece4; font-weight: 700; }\n\n\/* BAMBOO *\/\n.pd-bb12-bamboo {\n  background: var(--pd-bg-alt);\n  border: 1px solid var(--pd-border);\n  border-left: 4px solid var(--pd-accent);\n  border-radius: var(--pd-radius);\n  padding: 18px 22px;\n  margin-bottom: 28px;\n  font-size: 0.88rem;\n  color: var(--pd-muted);\n  line-height: 1.7;\n}\n.pd-bb12-bamboo strong { color: var(--pd-text); 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}\n.pd-bb12-faq-icon {\n  width: 24px;\n  height: 24px;\n  border-radius: 50%;\n  background: var(--pd-accent-dim);\n  border: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.2);\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: center;\n  color: var(--pd-accent);\n  flex-shrink: 0;\n  transition: transform 0.22s;\n}\n.pd-bb12-faq-icon svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }\n.pd-bb12-faq-item[open] .pd-bb12-faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); background: var(--pd-accent); color: #fff; border-color: var(--pd-accent); }\n.pd-bb12-faq-answer {\n  padding: 0 20px 16px;\n  font-size: 0.87rem;\n  color: var(--pd-muted);\n  line-height: 1.7;\n  border-top: 1px solid var(--pd-border);\n}\n.pd-bb12-faq-answer p { margin: 10px 0 0; }\n.pd-bb12-faq-answer p:first-child { margin-top: 12px; }\n.pd-bb12-faq-answer strong { color: var(--pd-text); font-weight: 700; }\n\n\/* CTA *\/\n.pd-bb12-cta {\n  background: var(--pd-bg-dark);\n  border-radius: var(--pd-radius);\n  padding: 20px 24px;\n  display: flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  gap: 16px;\n  flex-wrap: wrap;\n  margin-top: 8px;\n}\n.pd-bb12-cta-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #a8a39e; line-height: 1.5; }\n.pd-bb12-cta-text strong { color: #f0ece4; font-weight: 700; }\n.pd-bb12-cta-btn {\n  display: inline-flex;\n  align-items: center;\n  gap: 7px;\n  background: var(--pd-accent);\n  color: #fff;\n  font-size: 0.76rem;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  letter-spacing: 0.06em;\n  text-transform: uppercase;\n  text-decoration: none;\n  padding: 11px 20px;\n  border-radius: var(--pd-radius);\n  transition: background 0.18s;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n.pd-bb12-cta-btn:hover { background: #a50d25; }\n.pd-bb12-cta-btn svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; }\n\n@media (max-width: 640px) {\n  .pd-bb12-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .pd-bb12-stat { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }\n  .pd-bb12-stat:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .pd-bb12-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  .pd-bb12-slots { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n  .pd-bb12-for { padding: 20px; }\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-wrap\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-stats\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-stat-val\"\u003e12 Slots\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-stat-label\"\u003eTotal Capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-stat-val\"\u003eHorizontal\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-stat-label\"\u003eSlot Orientation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-stat\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-stat-val\"\u003eBlock Only\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-stat-label\"\u003eNo Knives Included\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-intro\"\u003e\n    The Hammer Stahl 12 Slot Bamboo Block is sold without knives so you can \u003cstrong\u003efill every slot with the specific blades you actually own and use\u003c\/strong\u003e. Twelve slots cover a full working collection including dedicated steak knife slots, utility slots, and a range of widths accommodating everything from a 3.5-inch paring knife to a 10-inch slicer. The main knife slots are horizontal. Bamboo construction. No knives, steel, or shears are included with this listing.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"pd-bb12-heading\"\u003eSlot Breakdown\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-slots\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-slot-card primary\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-count\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-type\"\u003eMain Knife Slots\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-note\"\u003eHorizontal orientation. Fits paring through 10-inch slicer.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-slot-card primary\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-count\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-type\"\u003eSteak Knife Slots\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-note\"\u003eSized for 5-inch non-serrated or serrated steak knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-slot-card primary\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-count\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-type\"\u003eUtility Slots\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-slot-note\"\u003eFor honing steel, kitchen shears, or additional knives.\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-note\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-note-icon\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"8\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"16\" r=\"0.5\" fill=\"currentColor\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-note-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlot orientation note:\u003c\/strong\u003e The main knife slots in this block are horizontal, not vertical. Some product photography can suggest vertical slots. In practice, knives are inserted horizontally, which is gentler on the blade edge than vertical slot designs where the knife rests on its edge during storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"pd-bb12-heading\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-features\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-feature-num\"\u003eFeature 01\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch4 class=\"pd-bb12-feature-title\"\u003eHorizontal Slots for Edge Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-feature-body\"\u003eThe main knife slots hold blades horizontally rather than sitting them edge-down in a vertical slot. \u003cstrong\u003eHorizontal storage is gentler on the blade edge\u003c\/strong\u003e over time because the knife rests on its flat rather than on the sharpened edge. This is why professional knife blocks and Japanese knife storage typically use horizontal formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-feature-num\"\u003eFeature 02\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch4 class=\"pd-bb12-feature-title\"\u003eTwelve Slots, Your Choice of Knives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-feature-body\"\u003eSold without knives means \u003cstrong\u003eevery slot is filled by your choice\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than the manufacturer's. If you own six large knives and no steak knives, configure accordingly. If you want to dedicate two utility slots to your honing steel and shears, do that. The block adapts to your collection, not the other way around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-feature-num\"\u003eFeature 03\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch4 class=\"pd-bb12-feature-title\"\u003eBamboo Construction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-feature-body\"\u003eBamboo is harder than most timber species, grows rapidly without replanting, and does not absorb moisture the way softer woods can. \u003cstrong\u003eThe grain and warm tone of the bamboo complement the Pakkawood handles\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Hammer Stahl range, so the block and the knives that live in it present as a cohesive set on the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-feature\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-feature-num\"\u003eFeature 04\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003ch4 class=\"pd-bb12-feature-title\"\u003eCompatible with Any Knife Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-feature-body\"\u003eThe block is designed for the Hammer Stahl range but the slot dimensions accommodate quality knives from other brands. \u003cstrong\u003eIf you have a mixed collection\u003c\/strong\u003e or want to consolidate knives from multiple brands into a single storage solution, the 12 slots cover most working kitchen configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-for\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-for-label\"\u003eWho This Block Is For\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-for-items\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-for-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-for-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-for-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeather roll owners who want at-home block storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5-piece leather roll is the right format for transport and competition. The bamboo block is the right format for the kitchen counter between cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-for-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-for-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-for-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollectors building the range piece by piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you started with a chef knife and boning knife and have been adding individual Hammer Stahl pieces over time, this is where the collection lives properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-for-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-for-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"pd-bb12-for-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone replacing a worn or mismatched block.\u003c\/strong\u003e A block that is too small for the current collection, showing wear, or simply does not match the knives that have been added to it since purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-bamboo\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eWhy bamboo rather than timber.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bamboo is technically a grass, not a timber, but its density and hardness make it perform like hardwood in knife block applications. It is faster to grow and harvest than hardwood, making it a more sustainable choice. It does not absorb moisture or warp easily, handles the kitchen environment well, and develops a patina over time rather than deteriorating. The warm grain tone pairs naturally with the Pakkawood handles of the Hammer Stahl range.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"pd-bb12-heading\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"pd-bb12-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer Stahl 12 Slot Bamboo Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Knife Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 (horizontal orientation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteak Knife Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUtility Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (honing steel, shears, or additional knives)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlot Orientation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHorizontal (not vertical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBamboo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock only. No knives, steel, or shears.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer Stahl range and most standard-size kitchen knives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHammer Stahl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 class=\"pd-bb12-heading\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-bb12-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy is it sold without knives?\u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-faq-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe block-only format exists for buyers who already own Hammer Stahl knives purchased individually or as part of a set and want proper storage, or for cooks who own quality knives from other brands and want a better block than what came with their original set. \u003cstrong\u003eA block-only option gives complete control over which knives go where.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many buyers pair this with the 5-piece leather roll, using the roll for transport and the block for at-home counter storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-bb12-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill my existing Hammer Stahl knives fit?\u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-faq-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eYes. The block is designed specifically for the Hammer Stahl range and accommodates the full range of blade sizes from the 3.5-inch paring knife through to the 10-inch slicer and scimitar. \u003cstrong\u003eThe steak knife slots are sized for the 5-inch Hammer Stahl steak knives.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you have any questions about whether a specific knife will fit a specific slot, call us on 0434 010 411 before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-bb12-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the slots vertical or horizontal?\u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-faq-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe main knife slots are horizontal. Some product photography can make the slots appear vertical due to the angle of the shot. \u003cstrong\u003eIn practice, knives are inserted horizontally\u003c\/strong\u003e into the block, which is gentler on the blade edge during storage than vertical slot designs. This is the correct orientation and how the block was designed to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"pd-bb12-faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I care for the bamboo block?\u003cspan class=\"pd-bb12-faq-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"6 9 12 15 18 9\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-faq-answer\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eWipe the exterior with a damp cloth to clean. Do not submerge in water or put through the dishwasher. \u003cstrong\u003eApply a food-safe mineral oil or bamboo oil periodically\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain the surface and prevent the bamboo from drying out and cracking, particularly in dry indoor environments or air-conditioned kitchens. Store in a stable position on a flat surface away from direct heat sources like ovens or cooktops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"pd-bb12-cta-text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe full Hammer Stahl range is in stock at our Wetherill Park showroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect the block in person alongside the knife range before buying. Open Monday and Wednesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm.\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"tel:0434010411\" class=\"pd-bb12-cta-btn\"\u003e\n      \u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M22 16.92v3a2 2 0 01-2.18 2 19.79 19.79 0 01-8.63-3.07A19.5 19.5 0 013.07 9.81a19.79 19.79 0 01-3.07-8.63A2 2 0 012 .18h3a2 2 0 012 1.72 12.84 12.84 0 00.7 2.81 2 2 0 01-.45 2.11L6.09 7.91a16 16 0 006 6l1.09-1.09a2 2 0 012.11-.45 12.84 12.84 0 002.81.7A2 2 0 0122 14.92z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\n      Call 0434 010 411\n    \u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hammer Stahl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46728934424748,"sku":"HS12B - Single","price":159.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/4267\/4348\/files\/Hammer-Stahl-12-Slot-Bamboo-Block-Block-Only_893afec4-2844-44e2-97c8-907fd4f20d3e.jpg?v=1783323443","url":"https:\/\/bbqrepublic.com.au\/products\/hammer-stahl-12-slot-bamboo-block","provider":"BBQ Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}