155mm Ryusen Fukakuryu Wa Nakiri
155mm Ryusen Fukakuryu Wa Nakiri
The “Fukakuryu wa” series newly reborn is designed with modern functionality and beauty.
High-quality ATS314 steel, which demonstrates amazing sharpness in the knife and hairdressing field, covered between 63 layers of stainless steel and forged with Ryusen's main forging technology.
Ryusen has created the finest blade that combines a long-lasting sharpness with a delicate and graceful design, just like flowing clouds of sumi-e.
The handle is made of Canadian "Curly Maple", which is characterized by its natural color and beautiful wood grain.
Ryusen is arguably making the finest knives from the Echizen region of Japan. The fit and finish is unmatched.
Location: Echizen, Japan
Line: Fukakuryu
Construction: Hand-forged san mai
Edge Steel: ATS314 (HRC ~61
Cladding: 63 layer damascus stainless steel
Finish: Etched
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: 8-sided Canadian "Curly Maple"
Weight: ~136g
Blade Length: 150mm
Overall Length: ~305mm
Thickness at Heel: ~3mm
Blade Height: ~47.5mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.