Naru by Burrfection Store
Naru “Hatsukou Series” Aogami #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka
價格:
$3,421.00
Introducing Naru by Burrfection Store - our exclusive in-house brand curating the best Japanese bladesmiths have to offer. Our inauguration "Hatsukou series" features hand-forged in Tosa Japan with Aogami #2 steel hardened to an impressive 62-63 HRC. This knife delivers the authentic experience of traditional Japanese bladesmithing at an incredibly accessible price point. With its rustic charm and reliable performance, it offers excellent value for those seeking their first hand-forged Japanese knife at amazingly affordable price. The center of balance, positioned above the choil and in front of the handle, provides comfortable control for pinch grip users. Each knife comes ready to use with satisfactory sharpness right out of the box. Despite the unbelievably affordable price, the knife comes with excellent grind and geometry, superb heat treatment and very adequate fit & finish that is rarely seen at this price range. Although you should not expect finishing level that matches a knife 5 times the cost, we are confident that the finishing level of this knife will exceed your expectation for a hand-forged knife at this price point. Paired with stabilized wood handle in azure blue or shadow burl with flowing pattern and a ivory-effect resin divider.
Spec:
- Origin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan
- Brand: Naru
- Knife Type: Bunka
- Blade
- Construction: Sanmai
- Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind
- Hagane (Core Steel): Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
- Jigane (Cladding): Soft Iron
- Hardness: 62-63 HRC
- Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
- Blade Finishes:
- Kurouchi
- Blade Length (heel-to-tip): 165mm (6.5")
- Blade Height (at heel): 46mm
- Spine Thickness
- Above heel: 2.6mm
- Middle: 1.8mm
- Handle
- Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
- Material: Stabilized Wood
- Color: Azure Blue / Shadow Burl with Flowing Pattern
- Divider: Resin (Ivory-effect)
- Length: 132mm
- Overall Length: 312mm
- Weight: 163g (5.75oz)
- Stamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji "Naru" (鳴); MADE IN JAPAN
About Naru by Burrfection Store / 鳴 by Burrfection Store
Naru (鳴) by Burrfection Store is the result of an uncompromising journey to make the extraordinary artistry of Japanese bladesmithing accessible to all. Driven by our belief that affordability should never mean sacrificing quality, our team scoured Japan, venturing deep into villages and small workshops to find the superb bladesmiths who could create chef knives of remarkable performance. These artisans, whose craft is rooted in generations of tradition, share our commitment to excellence and our vision of bringing their exceptional work to a broader audience. Through tireless collaboration, rigorous testing, and leveraging our buying power, we negotiated with our partners to ensure that every Naru knife could be offered at an accessible price without cutting corners. Each knife is proudly made in Japan to the superb standards, crafted from premium Japanese steel with meticulous attention to detail. Naru (鳴), meaning “to sound” or “to resonate,” reflects the harmony of tradition and innovation in every slice, making each knife not just a tool but a celebration of Japanese craftsmanship. This is the sound of dedication, the resonance of authenticity, and our promise to bring you a gateway to the world of Japanese chef knives without compromise.
Care:
Aogami #2 (Blue #2) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. It is not stainless, therefore you must wipe your knife dry after each use, in particular the core steel not covered by the stainless cladding. Patina will develop over time, which will appear as “discoloration” on the cutting edge, but that is the nature of carbon steel - not a defect. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.
Cutting Surface:
Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.
Sharpening:
We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.
J
Arrived in different colour. :( Knife is overall nice. Price is ok on page, but you need to add vat and customs, which in my case is 40%. Sharpe enough. Also size is ok for everyday use, my girlfriend like It, whom doesn't like guyto or too big knives for her.
M
The knife is not as polished as I would prefer and pretty thick behind the edge in my particular example. After an hour of thinning the blade and working the angles it took a hair popping sharp edge. Not a laser beam but best knife I own that cost $100 or less. Actually plan on giving more as gifts to non knife snobs and that is where I think the blade sings as a hand, forged knife at a great price to give to family and friends.
A
After using this knife for almost half a year as a chef, I can say it’s very disappointing. The blade is average and easy to sharpen, but it loses its edge quickly, which is expected at this price.
The real problem is the poor build quality – the handle started coming loose after three months, making the knife unstable, unsafe, and useless for precise cuts.
Overall, the price–performance ratio is terrible. This was my first and last purchase.
B
Bought the shadow burl handle, which looks great. The kurouchi finish provides a nice rustic look, but upon closer inspection, the coating and grind is less refined than other popular knives (though they do usually cost significantly more for comparable material). Overall, the blade is very functional and cuts well. The unfortunate part is that the portion that transitions from tang to choil did not received appropriate amount of attention. It was very unevenly ground, one side ground too much, the other not enough leading to a section that snags and can feel lead to discomfort depending on the grip used. As far as a the material and cutting profile is concerned, the knife is great. However, the less than stellar craftsmanship on some portions of the knife end up making it feel very unrefined.
J
Warped blade. Pits near the edge of knife. Seller asks if I wanted to return. I said yes and I haven’t heard anything else from them. Not happy with this purchase.
I
Love this knife but after a month using it daily as a chef the handle is getting some play in it. Might have to find someone local to re-glue it or fix it.
P
So far the knife has been amazing. Gifted it to my wife for hannukah. Of course I can’t speak on the longevity of the knife but if it matches our first impressions it’ll be awesome for years to come. I appreciate stumbling on videos from YouTube to find this knife. Thanks burrfection!
S
Love the look and feel of the knife. Super sharp out of the box and performs well for my everyday kitchen needs. Only comment of caution - my handle is a little darker and less colorful than what is shown in the listing picture, but I suppose this is the nature of the material used. Overall, I highly recommend the knife.
P
Beautiful knife with the blue handle. Very sharp with a thin profile and a pleasure to use on vegetables.