Ikeuchi Unryu Original No.3
🚩 Carbon steel develops a patina with use. This is normal, but the blade must be dried well to prevent rust.
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- Description
- Specifications
- Knife Care
- Shipping
Unryu Original No.3 is a smaller, hand-made Japanese knife with a damascus pattern and a laser-sharp blade designed for extremely precise and delicate cuts. The length of the whole knife is 180mm (7.1"), of which the blade is 50mm (2.0").
STEEL AND CARE:
The blade is hand-forged from Aogami #2 with a hardness of 61-62 HRC. The entire surface of the knife (blade and handle alike) is adorned with an interweaving damascus pattern, poetically dubbed "the movement of clouds in the wind". The blade is single beveled, the blade and the handle both made of steel. The core and outer layers of the knife have a smaller percentage of Chromium, which means that this blade will get some patina with use over time. The knife needs to be taken care of though, it should not be left wet and have oil applied to the blade every so often - we recommend using Ballistol oil.
USAGE:
As this Kiridashi is a bit smaller and finer, it is recommended for internal use for fine upholstery, cutting stitches on leather and fabric, opening smaller packages, office tasks - opening letters, packing.
FUN FACT:
Unryu literally means "Cloud Dragon Paper" and could refer to a handmade natural fiber paper, translucent and very gentle, or a mythical creature in Japanese folklore.
Blade shape: Kiridashi
Steel type: Aogami #2
Blade construction: Ni-mai / damascus
Hardness (HRC scale): 61-62
Overall length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade length: 50mm (2.0")
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Handle type / wood: Steel
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Ikeuchi Hamono
Location of the smithy: MIKI / Hyōgo Prefecture / Japan
☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
See our Shipping page for more details.
DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.
Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
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