NATUR Chestnut Santoku Knife 18 cm

NATUR Chestnut Santoku Knife – Tsuchime Hammered Japanese Steel 18 cm

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SANTOKU
NATUR HOME  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. Choose a santoku blade to handle improve work efficiency.

焼栗 YAKI KURI CHESTNUT
Charred chestnut wood achieves a unique look and texture through carbonization. This technique protects the wood against both water and fire.  The art of shou sugi ban was widely used in the 18th century on rural homes and rice storehouses to prevent fires. Utilizing traditional methods gives the chestnut wood handle an improved durability that extends the life of the knife.

NATUR HOME COLLECTION
Handcrafted in Japan by our artisans.  The NATUR collection is designed for home cooks who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition.  NATUR HOME knives are built to last a lifetime and offer the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a fun and easy feel.

JAPANESE FORGING
At Kiksusumi we work with only the best forgers and artisans and the NATUR HOME 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 Japan offer a superior blend of tradition and modern knife making.

TSUCHIME HAMMERED STAINLESS STEEL
Hi-Cr VG stainless steel is a highly refined small production steel with high levels of chromium and carbon creating an ideal balance between hardness and rust resistance.  Blade edges hold sharpness longer due to tempered steel HRC of 60+/-.  An elegant tsuchime hammer pattern finishes the top surface while providing better food release when cutting.  Hamon forging lines reveal the inner core steel underneath a softer outer stainless steel.  A gently curved ‘ago’ choil is polished smooth for comfortable pinch grips allowing comfortable control of the blade.  Easy to clean stainless steel features high rust resistance.

SUSTAINABLE EFFORTS
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 sakura handles fulfill this goal of using resources responsibly.

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 engraved names of origin along with the Kikusumi logo.

SANTOKU KNIFE
STEEL:  Hi-Cr Stainless Steel
BLADE:  7”  180mm
FINISH:  Tsuchime Hammer
HANDLE: Chestnut Japanese Yaki Kuri Octagonal
WEIGHT:  5 oz / 140g
Grind: Even
HRC: 60 +/-

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