Kikusumi NATUR Kashi Bunka Knife Damascus 17 cm Japanese Oak Handle

KIKUSUMI NATUR Kashi Bunka Knife AUS10 Damascus Japanese Steel Polished Hammered Finish 17 cm Japanese Oak Handle BUNKA Weight: 136 g Blade Length: 17 cm Blade Width 2 mm Blade Height 4.7 cm Handle Length: 13 cm Total Length: 32 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 HRC: 60-61 BUNKA NATUR Bunka is a versatile cutting tool capable of handling most basic kitchen cutting tasks.  Bunka 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 Bunka is its angled tip that excels at scoring skins and surfaces. This makes it easy to tenderize skins, render fats and promotes even brining, roasting and grilling. Peeling and easy maneuverability are also advantages over other blades. Professional chefs will choose a bunka knife to handle both detailed and greater volumes of prepping to improves work efficiency. NATUR SERIES Made one by one in Tosa Japan by our artisans. The NATUR collection is designed for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition. Tradition, quality steel, pure & natural woods with beautifully detailed refinements. NATUR knives are built to last a lifetime.  NATUR captures the best qualities of that spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail.  It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a contemporary, refined aesthetic JAPANESE FORGING At Kiksusumi we work with only the best forgers and artisans and the NATUR series represents this well. The quality of a knife depends not only on the type of steel but also the quality of the forging. Blades forged 100% in Tosa, Japan offers a superior blend of tradition and modern knife making than those made elsewhere. DAMASCUS HAMMERED STEEL Each stainless steel knife blade has a core of premium AUS10 steel with 45 layers of Damascus steel folded over top. The mark of the craftsmen is left one by one as the blades are finished with a unique hammered finish called tsuchime.  The hammered finish also helps food to release from the blade while cutting.  High polish damascus steel blades are laser thin for precise cutting. Easy to clean stainless steel without the high maintenance rust issues of traditional carbon blades. KASHI JAPANESE OAK HANDLE Kashi or Japanese oak tree is evergreen. In early summer, it flowers in a similar way to chestnut. In Autumn blooms become small acorns. Japanese oak has a structure that is uniformly hard, has excellent dent resistance and has better impact strength than American oaks. Kashi is often found in the Kanto area (Tokyo) In Budo it’s usually use to make wooden weapons such as Bokken. Since it is heavy and very resilient, it’s one of the most favored woods to use. Japanese oak was the favorite wood of famous sword masters throughout Japanese history, because of its practicality and high durability. ERGONOMIC HANDLE Octagonal wa handles are ideal for both left and right hand cooks. They mirror the contours of the hand which is why they have superior ergonomics. Flexible grip holds are another reason - whether straight cuts or peeling ‘katsura’ cutting the octagonal handle beats the western grip handles on skill performance. Ergonomic & ambidextrous make them the ideal handle crafted by Kikusumi artisans. SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED WOOD At Kikusumi we are committed to a future where we grow our resources and replace them.  This means we choose wood resources that are being managed to replace what is taken.  When sourced responsibly, wood can play a big part in helping tackle climate change as healthy forests help offset carbon emissions.  Today responsible forest stewardship is an important element of sustainable growth and Kikusumi kashi handles fulfill this goal of using resources responsibly. HAND ENGRAVING DETAILS Meticulous details include a beautiful yakkin branding of the Kikusumi logo on the end of the handle just as was done in the EDO period. On either side of the blade are hand-engraved names of the NATUR series name, Kikusumi logo and its origin in Tosa Japan in kanji. These are some of our highest rated knives from our customers. HIGH PERFORMANCE As beautiful as the knives are they are made for cutting in the kitchen whether you are a professional or home cook. Light and razor sharp they will slice through food with remarkable ease. High carbon performance without high maintenance is what our customers have been requesting and the NATUR series of knives delivers. SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING Packaged in recycled paper products that can also be repackaged. Packaging is reduced to minimal size to reduce carbon emissions on the way to your door. Brochures are made from recycled paper materials. SHIPPING INFO Please provide a telephone # for the courier to contact at the time of purchase. HANDLING We generally shipped your order within the next 1 to 2 business days. *We will deliver the products in stock immediately PRODUCT PHOTOS The picture showing on the item page is a representative image of the product. The product shipped will be similar but please be aware the actual color, pattern, shape and size may slightly differ from the pictures shown regarding items hand-made by the artists and made using natural materials such as wood. -- TAX & DUTIES -- Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are solely the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.