FURU Kashi Bread Knife 24 cm

Kikusumi FURU Bread Knife Kashi Japanese Wood Handle 24 cm

BREAD KNIFE

Sharp serrated teeth carved into a 24 cm blade of Hi-chromium stainless steel delivers smooth cutting & long durability.  Artisan crafted octagonal wood handles fit perfectly in the hand for comfort and control.   KIKUSUMI Bread Knife charms with its warm tones and deep grain wood handles that bring sunshine to everyday life.

KASHI JAPANESE OAK HANDLE

Kashi / 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.

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 kashi wood the beautiful grain shines through casting an enchanting warm hue akin to rosewood.  The result adds beauty and durability to the wood handle with little impact on the environment

HANDLE   Kashi Japanese Oak
Size: 240mm
Steel: Hi-Cr Stainless SteelEdge 
Grind: Even
HRC: 60 +-
Total Length: 370mm
Edge Length: 228mm
Handle to Tip Length: 247mm
Blade Height: 38mm
Thickness: 2.4mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 140 g
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

MAINTENANCE
To preserve the natural wood oils and maximize the durability of the the kinife we recommend hand washing with gentle sponge and drying after use.