ABOUT THIS PRODUCT: Seki Kanetsugu Zuiun Bunka 180 mm
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Blade Length
180 mm
Total Length
335 mm
Steel
R2 (SG2)
Handle
Pakka wood
Ferrule
Pakka wood
Rockwell
62-64
Height Spine to heel
45 mm
Width at Spine
1.5 mm
Weight
147 grams
Seki Kanetsugu was founded in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, descendant of the famous swordsmith Kanetsugu, who worked during Nanboku-cho period. The Zuiun line was made for the 100th anniversary of the company and features an R2(SG2) steel core, with a stainless damascus cladding, and a heptagonal (7 sided) handle made from pakka, which I find fantastically comfortable and unique, and especially good for the finger on the spine technique which I like to use for intricate slicing tasks. The blades are quite thin at 1-1.5 mm spines in this line and feature a very mild convex grind, helping a great deal with food release.
They bunka is to the santoku what the kiritsuke is to the gyuto. With a more aggressive tip and flatter profile than most santokus this bunka will excel at chopping and piercing tasks, and also more detailed tip work. Have that extra length at 180 mm it also walks to line of versatility between the standard sized bunka/santoku and the 210mm gyuto.
Knife Care (Stainless Steel)
Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.
- Super sharp blade, nicely balanced, feels unreal to cut with it
- Handle is actually very comfortable to me
- Awesome look with the damascus pattern
- Very fast free delivery to Toronto by Sharp
- Overall a great buying experience
Daniel N.
Besides being a very efficient knife. This thing is also just a work of art!
Jonathan B.
Fit and finish are top notch and the heptagonal handle is both unique and comfortable. The SG2 steel takes a wicked edge, thin but not a laser. Overall I'm really happy with it.
JIAMING F.
- Super sharp blade, nicely balanced, feels unreal to cut with it
- Handle is actually very comfortable to me
- Awesome look with the damascus pattern
- Very fast free delivery to Toronto by Sharp
- Overall a great buying experience
Daniel N.
Besides being a very efficient knife. This thing is also just a work of art!
Jonathan B.
Fit and finish are top notch and the heptagonal handle is both unique and comfortable. The SG2 steel takes a wicked edge, thin but not a laser. Overall I'm really happy with it.
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