FURU Keyaki Santoku Damascus Knife

FURU Keyaki Santoku Damascus Knife Hammered Finish 16.5 cm Japanese Zelkova Handle

SANTOKU
NATUR Santoku is a versatile cutting tool capable of handling most basic kitchen cutting tasks.  Santoku means “three virtues” in Japanese and is capable of slicing, dicing and mincing. Fit with a blade shape shorter in length but wider than a Western chef knife – the strength of the Santoku is its light weight and easy maneuverability. Professional chefs will choose a santoku blade to handle both detailed and greater volumes of prepping to improves work efficiency.

KEYAKI JAPANESE ZELKOVA 

Keyaki / Japanese Zelkova wood has a structure that is uniformly hard, has excellent dent resistance and is prized for its durability and workability, making it ideal for crafting fine furniture and intricate joinery.  Admired for its particularly beautiful fine grain which shines when coated in fuki urushi.   The combination of keyaki and fuki urushi the final result is similar to the warmth, deep tones and grain of Rosewood but more sustainable. Since it is heavy and very resilient, it’s one of the most favored woods to use.

FURU FUKI URUSHI

FURU series is part of KIKUSUMI’s ongoing sustainable craft project to connect modern lifestyles with exceptionally crafted kitchen tools. Urushi is created by first harvesting tree sap which it can be used clear, darkened or colored.  Colored lacquerware can be seen in Japanese restaurants as bowls, cups or chopsticks.   Fuki Urushi refers to clear lacquers that can be light or dark.  When applied to keyaki wood the beautiful grain shines through casting an enchanting warm hue akin to rosewood.  Inner wood is keyaki wood which has been coated with multiple layers of urushi. The result adds beauty and durability to the wood handle with little impact on the environment.

SANTOKU
Weight: 4.6 oz / 131g
Blade Length: 6.7” / 16.5 cm
Blade Width 2 mm
Blade Height 2” / 5.0 cm
Handle Length: 5” / 12.7 cm
Total Length: 12.2” / 31 cm

BLADE ORIGIN: 100 % Made in Japan
BLADE: AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel
FINISH: Mirror Polished 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammered Finish
HANDLE:  Kashi Japanese Oak + Fuki Urushi
HRC: 60-61