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Masakage Yuki Bunka 170mm - Maple w/White Stripe

£240.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Bunka

Blade Material

White 2 Core, Nashiji Finish w/ Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Maple w/White Stripe

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

180mm

Overall Length

320mm

Spine Thickness

3.2mm/2.5mm

Blade Height

48mm

Weight

160g

HRC

62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Bunka is your small/medium sized prep solution. If you prefer a slightly shorter blade length but still need to prep veggies and smaller cuts of meat, this is your stop. The angled "K-Tip" allows for finer tip work and can be used to sweep ingredients across the board so you don't dull your edge.

Steel Type

Japanese White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen, but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (coloration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use. 

Introducing

Masakage

Masakage Knives is a brand created by the legendary Sharpener Takayuki Shibata, who also created the Tsunehisa and Ironclad brands. He uses some of Echizen's top forgers (Ikeda, Saji, Kato) and sharpens the blades in-house. They are a distillation of the high skill and finish Echizen is known for.

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