Kiritsuke Gyuto Charred Chestnut -Natur-

Made in Seki, Japan
Maker: Kikusumi

Weight:  5.2oz / 147g
Blade Length: 8.0” /  200mm
Blade Height 1.75” /  45mm
Total Length: 13.8” /  350mm

BLADE ORIGIN: 100 % Made in Seki City Japan
BLADE MATERIAL: Hi-Cr Japanese Stainless Steel (Similar to VG10)
BLADE FINISH: Tsuchime Hammered Finish
HANDLE MATERIAL: Cherred Chestnut
HRC: 60

NATUR Collection with Charred chestnut wood - is a traditional Japanese technique to preserve and extend wood durability. Sugi (cedar) or in western Japan chestnut is also used for knife and tool handles. It is an environmentally sustainable method with low maintenance. Charred surfaces charm with a uniquely textured aesthetic with the natural wood color peeking through the black surface in subtle patterns.

KIRITSUKE GYUTO
For cooks who prefer using a full size chef knife, the NATUR HOME Kiritsuke Gyuto is the right knife choice. Home cooks will enjoy the kiritsuke tip on blade that offers improved scoring precision for ingredients like eggplant, cucumber, fish and meat.

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.