Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm
Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm

Yoshihiro Yauji Damascus Petty 150 mm

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SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Length 150 mm
Total Length 280 mm
Steel ATS314 Stainless
Handle Stabilized Birch Wood
Ferrule N/A
Rockwell 62-63
Height Spine to heel 40.5 mm
Width at Spine 3.0 mm
Weight 90 grams
Bevel  Double (50/50)


The Blacksmith 

Yoshihiro Yauji-san is a young blacksmith who works out of the Takefu knife village in order to produce his knives. In fact, if you ever take a trip to the Takefu Knife village visitor centre you can see his workspace from the recently constructed gift shop. After many years of working as an apprentice under Hideo Kitaoka he struck out on his own in 2019. Yauji-san is an extremely talented craftsman who forges, sharpens and polishes all of his own blades. 

 

The Shape 

The Bunka is a mid-sized, all-purpose knife that is compact, nimble, and handles many tasks. It's a touch shorter than the Gyuto and Kiritsuke, making it easier to wield and less intimidating to use. The "reverse tanto" or "K-tip" gives the user more travel for their guide finger toward the tip of the knife, which is super handy for tasks that require precise tip work, like brunoise shallot or garlic. It's great at slicing smaller proteins and flying through any mid-sized vegetable. 




  • 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.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Follow these care recommendations for your Japanese knives to protect the edge and keep them sharp as long as possible: 

  • Do not put them in the dishwasher or soak them in water, as this may ruin the wooden handle and rust the blade. 
  • Wash with soapy water and wipe dry after each use, especially after handling acidic ingredients, to minimize the risk of rusting.  
  • Don’t cut through anything you wouldn’t bite through, like frozen foods, hard candies, or bones, as this may chip or damage the knife. 
  • Don't torque the blade, as this may chip the knife. Use it in a forward and back, up and down motion without twisting.
  • Don’t scrape the cutting board with your knife, as this will cause it to dull quickly and ruin your edge. 
  • Use an end grain wooden cutting board or hi-soft rubberized cutting board if you can to protect your edge. Glass, bamboo, and granite are terrible materials for cutting boards, and plastic is only slightly better. 
SHIPPING & RETURNS

All products are shipped within 24 hours. We offer same day shipping for products ordered by 12pm. Please allow 4-7 business days for your shipment to arrive with standard shipping. Expedited shipping options are also available at checkout.

We offer free shipping on orders within Canada over $150 CAD and free shipping on orders to the US over $200 USD.

Curbside pick-up is available at both our Hamilton and Etobicoke locations.

To make sure our customers are always satisfied, we offer full refunds on products for 14 days after receiving them. See our full return policy for details.

More questions? Check out our shipping policy, our return policy, or reach out to us directly.

KNIFE SHAPE

THE PETTY

The petty knife is the Japanese equivalent of a utility knife. They typically range in size from 90 mm (3.5 inches) to 150 mm (6 inches) and have a slender, easy-to-control, short blade. They are a perfect accompaniment to a Gyuto, Santoku, or Bunka, as they facilitate smaller tasks. Shorter versions are great for in-hand use. Longer versions are great for fine chopping and managing small ingredients on a cutting board. They also handle butchery tasks with ease.

STEEL TYPE

ATS-314

Produced by the Japanese company Hitachi Metals LTD. This steel type is very similar to R2/SG2, but It is not as commonly used. It is a fantastic steel that offers great edge retention, corrosion resistance, and durability. Similarly to R2/SG2, it is described as being a bit difficult to sharpen compared to other stainless steels and will require a low grit whetstone or diamond stone to achieve best results.

Chemical Composition:
C 1.2-1.3% | Cr 15.0% | Mo 1.1%

COMPOSITION

STAINLESS STEEL

LOW MAINTENANCE

Stainless steel Japanese knives are made in a process called “Sanmai” or “Forge welding” where two softer layers of stainless steel are laminated around a harder core layer of stainless steel. All three of these layers are rust resistant and therefore are not susceptible to rust or discoloration. The softer outer layers of steel are used to make the knife more durable and flexible while the harder core layer is used to provide better edge retention to the blade.

THE BLACKSMITH

YOSHIHIRO YAUJI

Yoshihiro Yauji-san is a young blacksmith who works out of the Takefu knife village in order to produce his knives. In fact, if you ever take a trip to the Takefu Knife village visitor centre you can see his workspace from the recently constructed gift shop. After many years of working as an apprentice under Hideo Kitaoka he struck out on his own in 2019. Yauji-san is an extremely talented craftsman who forges, sharpens and polishes all of his own blades.

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