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Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 180mm - Carbon Fibre

£323.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Bunka

Blade Material

SLD Core, Stainless Clad, Copper Damascus

Handle Material

Octagon Carbon Fibre

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Medium

Edge Length

170mm

Overall Length

310mm

Spine Thickness

3.5mm/2.3mm

Blade Height

46mm

Weight

181g

HRC

61

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Bunka knife, a versatile and traditional Japanese kitchen tool, features a distinctive, angular tip and a wide blade. It's designed for precision tasks like slicing, dicing, and chopping. Ideal for handling vegetables, meat, and fish, the Bunka is a multifunctional knife celebrated for its utility and unique aesthetic.

Steel Type

Japanese SLD steel is a semi-stainless steel crafted through advanced metallurgy. It is used often in Sanjo knives, has a non-chippy edge and is extremely tough. This high-carbon steel, enriched with chromium and molybdenum, offers excellent performance, but be mindful not to leave it wet for extended periods.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon, semi-stainless steel and will be robust and resistant to rust. While it will not rust quickly like pure carbon, it is still best practice to not leave this knife wet for extended periods as it's stain-less, not stain-none! A light patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will still form over time.

Introducing

Hatsukokoro

Based in Amagasaki, Hatsukokoro partners closely with a wide network of skilled Japanese blacksmiths (Think Yoshikane, Myojin, Yauji and many more) and manufacturers to create an expansive range of kitchen knives. Their approach is rooted in collaboration — drawing on the strengths of various makers across Japan to develop collections that span from accessible entry-level pieces to exceptional high-performance tools.

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Jason Lim
A thing of beauty

When i first saw this knife I knew I had to get one, it's not everyday you see the dark on red, matching my branding colours, and that copper, a true piece of art.