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Nigara Hamono VG10 Tsuchime Damascus Bunka 165mm - Dark Maple

$166.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

We strive to provide accurate measurements and photographs of our products. However, due to the handmade nature of many items slight variations may occur.

Style

Bunka

Blade Material

VG10 Core, Tsuchime Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Dark Maple

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

168mm

Overall Length

312mm

Spine Thickness

2mm @ Mid

Blade Height

48.5mm

Weight

158g

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

VG10 steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel, is renowned for its superior edge retention and sharpness. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent corrosion resistance. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness and durability, making VG10 steel ideal for a great everyday workhorse knife steel.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

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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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Customer Reviews

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Nicholas Bamford
Amazing!

So happy with this knife, looks amazing, razor sharp, and shipped within the week.
Absolutely incredible piece,

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Steve betikas

Very nice knife a little sharer but very nice knife