Santoku Japanese Pagoda + Fuki Urushi -Furu-

Forged in Tosa, Japan
Lacquered in Tokyo
Maker: Kikusumi

Weight:  4.3oz / 117g
Blade Length: 6.5” /  165mm
Blade Height 1.85” /  47mm
Total Length: 12.2” /  310mm

BLADE ORIGIN: 100 % Made in Tosa City Japan
BLADE MATERIAL: G3 (銀三) Stainless Steel
BLADE FINISH: Nashiji Finish
HANDLE MATERIAL: Japanese Pagoda Tree with spreyed lacquer

SANTOKU
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.

Fukiurushi
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.