FURU Keyaki Bunka Knife

FURU KEYAKI Bunka Knife Damascus Japanese Steel AUS10 Polished Hammered Finish 6.7”/17cm Japanese Oak Handle

BUNKA

Bunka is a santoku with the kiritsuke tip and slightly longer.  It is comfortable to use like a santoku but with the added improvement of the slanted tip.  Kiritsuke tip is great for scoring the surface of vegetables, fish, chicken and meat.  Scoring vegetables tenderizes the skin – an advantage for pickling that also helps the brining process speed up by opening the interior to the brine.  For meat, fish and poultry skin scoring helps render the fat and opens the interior to heat when roasting or grilling.  This gives the cook more control over the cooking process for better results.  Bunka is a fun knife to use in the kitchen with Extra abilities to improve your cooking!

KEYAKI JAPANESE ZELKOVA WOOD HANDLE

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.  

BUNKA
Weight: 4.6 oz / 131g
Blade Length: 6.7” / 17 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 Tosa City Japan
BLADE: AUS-10 Japanese Stainless Steel
FINISH: Mirror Polished 45 Layer Damascus + Tsuchime Hammered Finish
HANDLE:  Keyaki Japanese Zelkova+ Fuki Urushi
HRC: 60-61