FURU Sakura Santoku – 16.5 cm

Kikusumi FURU Sakura 16.5 cm Santoku Kitchen Knife Japanese G3 Steel Nashiji Finish

SANTOKU – WHO’S IT FOR?
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.  The extra width of the blade means it is exceptional at peeling vegetables like carrots and daikon or fruit like apples and pears.

SAKURA HANDLES

We created these as mono-handles so the pure beauty of the Sakura wood shines through.   Sakura is considered a high-end wood in Japan used for musical instruments & furniture.  Sakura is iconically associated witht the Spring sakura blossom festivals.  The texture is dense and smooth. The wood surface is finished beautifully with traditional Japanese polishing techniques.  Sakura wood is resistant to cracking and is less likely to warp or be deformed thanks to its tough viscoelasticity. A high oil content and resin sealed handle resists water.

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

SANTOKU
Weight: 4.8 oz / 135g
Blade Length: 6.5” / 16.5 cm
Blade Width 3 mm
Handle Length: 5” / 13 cm
Total Length: 12.6” / 32 cm

BLADE ORIGIN: 100 % Made in Japan
BLADE: G3 Stainless Steel
FINISH: Nashiji
HANDLE:  Sakura Japanese Cherry + Fuki Urushi
HRC: 60-61