Ryusen Hamono Souryurin Bunka 170 mm

Ryusen Hamono

Ryusen Hamono is another fantastic maker working out of Echizen City. They fully embrace the tradition of the region and take great pride in every step of the knife making process. They produce knives with excellent fit & finish,  and sharpness that are absolutely beautiful to look at and hold. Winners of numerous design awards and supporters of the Japanese national team at the Bocuse D'or their knives are popular with professional chef's and home cooks alike. 

From the Ryusen Hamono Website...

~ Something beyond the sharpness, It's a beauty wrapped in a sense of elation.

A beautiful hammered blade with a glossy finish polished by the hands of the craftsmen.
The glossy handle with a scale pattern is inspired by the legendary four divine beast "Seiryu - Blue Dragon" that brings success, career advancement, and financial fortune.
This is the birth of the "Souryurin" series, which is filled with the details of RYUSEN JAPAN's pursuit of "sharpness" and "beauty".

A new material "VG10W" is used for the cutting edge. Durability and sharpness have been improved by adding tungsten (W) to high-grade cutlery steel VG10.
The uneven hammered blade creates a layer of air between the blade and the food material, resulting in a better separation. In addition, the sharp tipped blade is suitable for detail work as the tip of the blade enters smoothly.

The handle with the scale pattern, which is the biggest feature of Souryu scale, is a resin handle with a special blend based on polyurethane. RYUSEN JAPAN's characteristic "Re:Born handle" is well-balanced and fits well in the hand, and the material with excellent water resistance is smooth and comfortable to hold. The spacers on the top and bottom of the handle serve to adjust the weight balance and also presents a design accent that enhances the sense of luxury. To deliver an attractive dish that awaits beyond sharpness. Please enjoy the "Soryurin" series, which aims to achieve even higher levels of beauty and functionality.

The Knife

The Bunka is a mid-sized, all-purpose knife that is compact, nimble, and handles many tasks. It's a touch shorter than the Gyuto and Kiritsuke, making it easier to wield and less intimidating to use. The "reverse tanto" or "K-tip" gives the user more travel for their guide finger toward the tip of the knife, which is super handy for tasks that require precise tip work, like brunoise shallot or garlic. It's great at slicing smaller proteins and flying through any mid-sized vegetable. 

 

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

• Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
• NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
• Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
• Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.