Owl SLD Kiritsuke Gyuto Knife 205mm Nashiji

The Kiritsuke Bunka combines the practical, all-purpose profile of a Bunka with a longer 205mm blade and distinctive angled tip. It’s a versatile shape for everyday prep, with plenty of length for larger ingredients while retaining a precise tip for finer work. Knife Shape & Finish At 205mm, this is a larger take on the Bunka shape, sitting closer to a Gyuto in overall length. The blade has a Nashiji finish, named after the slightly textured skin of a Japanese pear, giving the knife a simple, understated appearance. The knife is finished with a traditional Japanese-style Keyaki handle. Keyaki, also known as Japanese zelkova, is a hardwood commonly used in Japan. Steel & Construction The blade uses SLD, a semi-stainless Japanese tool steel. SLD offers excellent edge retention and sits between traditional carbon and fully stainless steels when it comes to maintenance. Steel Care SLD is considered semi-stainless rather than completely stainless. It has good resistance to corrosion, but the blade should still be washed and dried thoroughly after use and shouldn't be left wet or sitting in contact with acidic foods. Always hand wash and dry immediately after use. Never put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients. Specifications Blade shape – Kiritsuke Bunka Steel – SLD Blade length – 205mm Blade finish – Nashiji Handle – Keyaki / Japanese Zelkova Made in – Japan As with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife. Age Verification You must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.