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Blade Length | 175 mm |
Total Length | 320 mm |
Steel | Aogami Super |
Handle | Walnut |
Ferrule |
Wenge |
Rockwell | 63-64 |
Height Spine to heel | 46 mm |
Width at Spine | 2.5 mm |
Weight | 122 grams |
The Knife
We're super excited to have these knives made by Shiro Kamo in the shop. They are slightly blade heavy but relatively light overall. They have a great hybrid profile that works well for both chopping and rocking motions. The aogami super core steel sharpens in a flash, takes a screaming sharp edge and will hold it for a long time. That paired with the stainless cladding will make it a breeze to take care of.
The Blacksmith
Shiro Kamo-san works in the Famous Takefu knife village in Echizen City, Japan. Knives made in this region are famous for their thinness which is achieved by hammering two blades at once during the forging process. He is a master blacksmith and recently resigned from his post as the Chairman of the Takefu knife Village however he still works as the Chairman of the Echizen Blacksmith Foundation and is working to reinvigorate the blacksmith tradition in Japan.
The Shape
The bunka is to the santoku what the kiritsuke is to the gyuto. Meaning, they are basically the same knife, differing in the shape of the tip. The Bunka, with a more aggressive tip and flatter profile than most santokus, will excel at chopping and piercing tasks, and also more detailed tip work. The Bunka is an all purpose shape that is very similar to the ever versatile santoku. With its more aggressive K-tip, or reverse tanto tip, these guys can do everything the santoku can, but excel in finer tip work for things like brunoise shallots and garlic.
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