Bunka Blue Steel #1 Kurouchi 190mm

Bunka knives are versatile Japanese blades used for slicing and as vegetable knives. They have a wider edge than a Yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an Usuba for slicing fish. Properly using this unique design requires skill with traditional Japanese knives. Traditionally, they are reserved for head chefs as a symbol of status.

Blade Material: Blue steel #1/Aogami No.1
Blade HRC: 63~65
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Type: Double-edged
Blade Length: 190mm
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Handle: Buffalo Magnolia Handle
Origin: Saga Prefecture
Availability Sheath: Yes(Choosing the fit sheath)

• Wash immediately after receiving and after each use
• Wash by hand
• Dry immediately after washing
• Oil after drying
• Store properly
• Cut on a wooden chopping board
• Sharpen regularly

Please do not use the knife in a twisting motion.

Please use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.

Please note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, weight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.

Please use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.

Please don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.

Please don't hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.

*The box shown in the pictures is for illustration purposes only. The actual packaging you receive may vary.