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Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Bunka 165mm

$114.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Bunka

Blade Material

Blue 2 w/ Soft Iron Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Bubinga

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

170mm

Overall Length

305mm

Spine Thickness

2mm @ Mid

Blade Height

47mm

Weight

149g

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 Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

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 (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use. 

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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Customer Reviews

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Andy

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Bunka 165mm

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Christian Hochhaeuser
Great value

This knive is amazing value for money, great steal not to light, not heavy..... great for a whole day of slicing :)

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Thomas Eschmann

Very happy with the knife, but wish she came with a cover/ sheath

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Stephen Van Riet
Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Bunka 165mm

**** little Bunka knife. Decent price, delivered fast. Have to throw it onto a few stones to get it nice and sharp as the edge out the box wasn't great.

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Sherman Ling

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Bunka 165mm

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Steven Kennedy
Defect at and behind edge

Knife is nice, but came with a small nick in the edge which became a large chip on the first use. On sharpening it out, the chip extended further into the steel behind the edge, so required quite a bit of time to get it all out. This is a defect from the maker, no problems with Chef's Edge service.