NATUR Kashi Bunka Knife

Kikusumi NATUR Kashi 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!

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.

NATUR SERIES

Made one by one in Tosa Japan by our artisans.  The NATUR collection is designed for those who love the craftsmanship and values of the artisan tradition.   Tradition, quality steel, pure & natural woods with beautifully detailed refinements.  NATUR knives are built to last a lifetime. NATUR captures the best qualities of that spirit in a knife that is authentically artisan in every detail.  It offers the cook a remarkably precise cutting tool with a contemporary, refined aesthetic

SANTOKU
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:  Kashi Japanese Oak
HRC: 60-61