An absolute cracker of a knife for the money, this versatile bunka with its rosewood handle, subtle damascus finishing and stainless cladding is light, nimble and exceptional value.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 168mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 310mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 46.6mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.41mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.89mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.24mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 144 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: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Rosewood
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: MUN-014
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
The magnolia bunka saya and bunka size (22x5cm) blade guard are compatable with this knife.
Meet the maker
Kosuke Muneishi
Founded in 1955 by second generation knife maker Hirotaka Muneishi and now run by Kosuke Muneishi - a third generation blacksmith who forges and creates all the knives himself, Muneishi knives have a reputation for impressive quality and specialising in aogami steels at a very accessible price point.
