Takeo Murata Buho Sabaki 120mm
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Sabaki means 'handling' in Japanese and in this case the Sabaki knife is used primarily for handling and removing the meat from bones (but not cutting through them) easily and quickly.
Its sturdy construction and varied lengths make it a very useful addition to the kitchen if you are regularly working with meat. You can get in and around the carcass with ease and accuracy.
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About this range
First Impressions
The finish of the cutting edge is excellent for such an affordable knife and it's obvious from the first use that the skill of Murata san has created a quality blade.
Beauty
The Buho is a classic Japanese knife, a blue #1 steel core clad in soft iron with a magnolia or dark pakka wood handle is about as traditional as it gets. It has a rustic charm and over time the cutting edge darkens and develops a patina.
In Hand
Light and comfortable, the balance point on most of the buho knives tends to be somewhere between the heel and the kanji on the blade.
Durability
Blue #1 is a durable carbon steel and we've had many happy years of use from our own buho nakiri and find the edge retention is impressive for a knife range at this price point.
Ease of Care
This is a very reactive knife, the core steel develops a patina and the soft iron cladding can be prone to rusting if left undried.
We would certainly recommend following our carbon steel care tips and if purchasing a buho knife, we'd suggest including a carbon steel care kit in your basket to help with longer term care.
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.
Our Verdict
The buho is exceptional value for money.
It's got the looks, it's got many of the properties and a great level of sharpness on the cutting edge but gives those who are considering investing in a carbon steel knife a real chance to do so without breaking the bank.
Knife Measurements - Takeo Murata Buho Sabaki 120mm
- Blade Length: 120mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #1
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 61-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Magnolia (light) with plastic bolster or octagonal (dark) pakka
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
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.
Meet the maker
Takeo Murata
Takeo Murata is a blacksmith from Kochi Japan who began his apprenticeship at 16 in 1965 and is famed for his craftsmanship and the balance of his knives.
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