FURU Bread Knife Keyaki Fuki Urushi Handle 24 cm Hi-Cr Steel

FURU Bread Knife Keyaki Fuki Urushi Handle 24 cm Hi-Cr Steel

*AVAILABLE AUTUMN 2024

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.

KEYAKI FUKI URUSHI
Keyaki – called Zelkova in English – is a deep grained Japanese wood rich in oils.  Keyaki is a favorite for wood craftsmen and is long lived.  Urushi is created by first harvesting tree sap which it can be used clear, darkened or colored. Fuki Urushi refers to the clear and darkend lacquers.  When applied to keyaki the beautiful grain shines through a warm, dark hue akin to rosewood.  We have replaced rosewood with Keyaki Fuki Urushi handles as part of KIKUSUMI sustainable project. 

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 enju or keyaki wood the beautiful grain shines through casting an enchanting warm hue akin to rosewood.  Inner wood is enju 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.  

HANDLE   Keyaki Fuki Urushi
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
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed

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.