The Blue #2 bunka with its sweeping belly and very thin tip is a perfect all-rounder suited equally to working on larger ingredients or doing very intricate work.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 170mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 312mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 49mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 4.32mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.88mm (Measured halfway along spine) 0.82mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 174 grams
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal walnut and black buffalo
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: HAT-0118-##
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
Due to the thickness of the spine, only the 210mm magnolia saya (wide fit) and the bunka size (22x5cm) blade guard fit this knife.
Meet the maker
Nigara Hamono
This range is made for Hatsukokoro by Nigara Hamono.
