Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel
Bunka Blue steel

Bunka Blue steel #1 Kurouchi Buffalo Ebony Handle 165mm

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Regular price¥34,800
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Introducing the Bunka Blue steel #1 Kurouchi Buffalo Ebony Handle 165mm, crafted from high-grade steel and buffalo ebony handle, this knife will make you feel like a professional chef. Its superior sharpness allows for effortless cutting, slicing, and chopping, while its elevated style and elegant detail make it an excellent addition to any kitchen. What are you waiting for? Upgrade your kitchen today!

Bunka knives are one of the few multipurpose traditional Japanese blades, and can be used as a slicer or a vegetable knife. These sword shaped knives feature a straighter and wider edge than a Yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an Usuba for slicing fish with ease. The user need to be more skilled with traditional Japanese knives in order to utilize this unique Bunka style design properly. Traditionally, these knives are used only by head chefs as a symbol of status.

Blue Steel #1 is similar to Blue Steel No.2, but the additional Carbon and Tungsten / Wolfram result in even better edge retention and toughness. The steel is perhaps most commonly seen in high-grade Japanese traditional single-bevel edged knives.

Kurouchi Finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.

Blade Material: Blue steel #1/Aogami No.1

Blade HRC: 63~65

Blade Finish: Kurouchi

Blade Type: Double-edged

Blade Length: 165mm

Blade Thinckness: 2.8mm

Total Length: 320mm

Handle Length: 125mm

Weight:

Handle: Buffalo Ebony Handle

Origin: Tosa City in Kochi prefecture

Availability Sheath: Yes(Choosing the fit sheath)

■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.

Customer Reviews

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I absolutely love this knife. So happy I bought this knife.
Love this knife

I absolutely love this knife, I plan on buying the mirror soon. It holds its edge

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Giacomo Capuzzo
PERFECT!

Excellent knives and perfect delivery. The packaging and the letter are also very nice. I will definitely buy again.

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Rachel May

Amazing quality and delivery very prompt!

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Scott Bull
The knife

So I had a question about the knife what degree is the edge I would like to know for sharpening purposes.

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A. H.
Super sharp

Amazingly sharp, feels great in the hand, I don't have a desire to use any other knife. Just wonderful.

Also Consider

Product Features

Handmade Forging

With the traditional forging process, the molecules of the iron material are finely tuned, leading to the completion of a "living kitchen knife" that breathes.

Durability

The process of heating and forging each material for mold making is repeated three or four times to quickly shape the blade and create durability before the carbon is released from the steel causing it to lose its original strength.

Sharpness

The blade is the most important factor in achieving the best possible sharpness. It is polished in our own blade factory to produce uncompromising sharpness.

Handle

The highest priority is placed on sturdiness, a sense of luxury, and a shape that is easy to grip and does not cause fatigue even after long hours of use.

Material SharpnessRust-resistantHardness
Sharpening
VG-10★★★★
★★★★★★★★★★★
Sliver steel #3★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
White steel #1★★★★★★★★★★★★
White steel #2★★★★★★★★★★★
Blue steel #1★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Blue steel #2★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Aogami Super★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

WHY MUSASHI

Best Price Guarantee

We are Japanese local manufacturer,sell directly to constumers.Guarantee the best price and high grade knives.

Always making an effort

Not only is it the best Japanese knife,but also try to improve our product's quality based on consumer feedback.

Worldwide Shipping

All orders will be shipped directly from Japan to the address you specify.

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