An absolutely superb statement piece of a knife, this bunka has been finished with an equally beautiful full tang maplewood yo handle.
Product details
- Blade Length: 179mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 307mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 47.9mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 1.93mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 201 grams
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Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
- Core Steel: SG2
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Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Honduran rosewood wa handle or custom Western handle.
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: KATO-015-##
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 is a perfect fit for this knife. The magnolia and black sand santoku saya also fit as does the bunka size (22x5cm) blade guard.
Meet the maker
Yoshimi Kato
Yoshimi Kato San is the son-in-law of Hiroshi Kato San and is a highly skilled and renowned blacksmith working at the Takefu knife village where he creates his own ranges of knives as well as knives for other brands such as Masakage.
