Fukaku-Ryu Urushi Hocho, Santoku, All-purpose Knife, Small
Fukaku-Ryu Urushi Hocho, Santoku, All-purpose Knife, Small
Thousands of years of Urushi tradition, combined with an elegant blade to create a unique masterpiece. Each of these tangibly structured blades is unique with its handforged Damascus structure. The Hitachi ATS314 steel* core layer is sandwiched between a total of 62 folded stainless steel outer layers, creating a fascinating blade pattern. The octagonal magnolia wood handle has been refined with an Urushi varnish and impresses with its vermilion/black progression of colour. Rustproof, hardness 60 HRC, double bevel.* Steel analysis: C = 1 / Si = 0,3 / Mn = 0,4 / P < 0,03 / S = 0,004 / Co = 1,4 / Cr = 15 / Mo = 1 / V = 0,2 / Ni = 0,15 (in %)
Urushi
Urushi has been extracted from the Asian tea tree (Rhus vernicifera) for over 6000 years. It is waterproof, food-safe, resistant to alcohol and solvents, does not become brittle or crack with age and develops a beautiful patina with use.
Ryusen Hamono
Ryusen Hamono was founded in 1953 in Echizen City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The company has been manufacturing exclusive knives for three generations already. Every knife is handmade and therefore unique. Ryusen Hamono was the first company ever to receive the title of »Dentouteki Kougeihin«, which is an award from the Japanese chamber of commerce and industry for traditionally manufactured products.
- Typ Santoku
- Blade length 130 mm
- Blade thickness 1.9 mm
- Overall length 260 mm
- Weight 80 g
| Article no. | 709971 |
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