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Shiro Kamo White 2 Damascus Bunka 165mm

Name: Shiro Kamo White 2 Damascus Bunka 165mm
Brand: Shiro Kamo
SKU: SK-G-4902
Price: 221.0 USD
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Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)

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Shiro Kamo White 2 Damascus Bunka 165mm

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★★★★★ ★★★★★ 5.0 (12)

Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

Shirogami 2 with Damascus Clad

Hardness

62 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Demanding

5 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Bunka

Blade Material

Shirogami 2 with Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

303mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

1.9mm/1.5mm

Blade Height @ Heel

48mm

Weight

121g

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 Read

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 Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Takefu·Blacksmith

Shiro Kamo

Takefu, Echizen

The 2nd generation of the Shiro Kamo forging line, working continuously from Takefu since 1955.

Coordinates

35.9°N · 136.2°E

Signature

SG2 powdered steel damascus

Steels

Aogami SuperSG2R2

Though not widely known internationally, Shiro Kamo holds a highly respected position among Japan’s knife-making elite. Awarded the prestigious title of Dento-Kogeshi (Master of Traditional Crafts) at just 45, a rare honour shared by only a handful of artisans in the Echizen area, including masters like Takeshi Saji and Katsushige Anryu, Kamo-san’s skill and dedication to traditional craftsmanship are exceptional.

Currently serving as the president of the renowned Takefu Knife Village Cooperative, Kamo-san produces knives admired for their consistently precise grinds, refined blade finishes, and meticulous attention to detail. His expertise with steels, particularly his celebrated heat treatment of R2 stainless steel, ensures blades with phenomenal cutting performance and outstanding edge retention.

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Customer Reviews

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Thin laser, a delight to slice vegetables

Brilliant knife where being precise is required. Looks beautiful. Light and easy to handle. Sharpness not 100% but not bad out of the box! A delight to use

Bloody awesome knife

The perfect tool, for precision cutting. I use it a lot on veges and spring roll papers that require very fine slicing

Great first knife

This was my first japanese knife and I wasn’t disappointed. Very sharp, thin blade - makes chopping veggies a pleasure!

Light and laser sharp.

Absolutely fantastic

Amazing knife, I personally polished the spine and choil and its an absolute dream to use, incredibly light and nimble. Complete laser status

Absolutely fantastic

Amazing knife, I personally polished the spine and choil and its an absolute dream to use, incredibly light and nimble. Complete laser status

Shiro Kamo

Love this light little razor. So easy to handle & cuts like a laser.

Shiro Kamo

Love this light little razor. So easy to handle & cuts like a laser.

Great knife

I bought this on the strength of having the 210mm Gyuto of the same model and it performs and sharpens just like that. I holds a great edge as well, thin and light.
It has a reactive cladding but after some protein slicing all will be fine and it will take a protective patina.

Great knife

I bought this on the strength of having the 210mm Gyuto of the same model and it performs and sharpens just like that. I holds a great edge as well, thin and light. It has a reactive cladding but after some protein slicing all will be fine and it will take a protective patina.