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Hand crafted in Sanjo Japan by one of our favourite blacksmiths (Mutsumi Hinoura), these knives are slightly heavier at the spine but still quite thin behind the edge. Shirogami #2 core with soft Iron cladding, the perfect chef workhorse or home cook knife.
- Hinoura Japanese Knife
- Mutsumi Hinoura Blacksmith (日野浦 睦)
- Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
- Kurouchi Tsuchime finish
- 165mm Bunka Knife
- Shirogami (White) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Burnt Chestnut Handle, Buffalo Ferrule
- Hand crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 166mm | Overall Length: 313mm | Blade Height: 53mm | Weight: 147g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.5 (B) 2.5 (C) 0.6
* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
* High carbon steel (found in the core / edge of this chef knife) will change colour (patina) during use, care is required to prevent surface rust.
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Japanese Kitchen Knife | Bunka (Home Cook Knife)
Also like it's larger cousin, the Gyuto, this is your go-to knife for any and all tasks within the kitchen. Generally Bunka knives are smaller in size than Gyuto, making them versatile in smaller home kitchens or for cooks with fledgling knife skills. Both styles of knife are multi-tasking machines that can be used for any and all cooking preparation tasks.
As is the case with most Japanese kitchen knives, the Bunka knife is thinner & lighter than other western chef knives, they are normally made from harder steel which can hold a sharper edge.