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Nigara Hamono Blue Super Migaki Tsuchime Bunka 180mm - Ebony

$191.00 USD

Specifications

Style: Bunka
Blade Length: ~175mm
Overall Length: 315mm
Height @ Heel: 49mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid: 2mm
Weight: ~175g
Blade Material: Blue Super Core, Stainless Migaki Tsuchime Clad
Handle Material: Octagon Ebony
HRC: ∼63

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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 Super Steel, an elite variant of the "Aogami" series, is a high-carbon steel alloyed with chromium, tungsten, and added vanadium. This composition enhances its wear resistance, edge retention, and overall toughness. It will still rust if left wet for too long, but not as quickly as any of the other carbon steels. Favored in fine knife crafting, Blue Super Steel is renowned for producing exceptionally sharp and durable Japanese knives.

Recommended Maintenance

Store it in a dry environment using magnetic strips, knife rolls, or sayas. Avoid hitting hard or frozen objects and twisting the blade while cutting. These knives are not dishwasher safe. Clean with hot water and a soft cloth, and dry immediately after use to prevent rust spots on the high carbon steel. For more information please read the blog below.

Introducing

Nigara Hamono

Nigara Hamono are truly some of the most experienced knifemakers in Japan. Now on their 8th generation of blacksmiths, they are masters at stainless damascus forging and heat treatment. The Anmon Damascus we have available have a matte finish and are polished underneath, resulting in a brilliant visual contrast.

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Knife Care

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.

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Customer Reviews

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MD
Great All Rounder

This has good balance, slightly weighted towards the finger choil, making for a knife that feels light.

Sharpness out of the box was very good and the Blue Super seems to be holding its edge nicely.

The blade profile is a bit different. There’s a slightly longer flat section flowing into a more pronounced curve up to the tip. In my opinion this makes for a versatile cutter which can do many tasks well.

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J.L
First Buy, Great Knife!

The blade is very sharp, the knife is perfectly balance and it's easy to use. You're like slicing a butter