Hado Sumi Bunka 180 mm Shirogami 2

The Bunka kitchen knife has a wide blade and is a versatile tool for kitchen work. It combines the best features of the highly regarded Gyuto and Nakiri knives.

The handcrafted collection of exquisite Hado Sumi kitchen knives is not only beautiful, but also very practical. Yoshikazu Tanaka is responsible for forging the blades, while Tadataka Maruyama is responsible for finishing and sharpening them. Shirogami #2 (White #2) carbon steel is used to make the core. Soft iron cladding surrounds and protects the core. The unique, black Kurouchi finish gives the blades a raw character. Their exceptional hardness is due to the hardening used, which results in a value of 62-63 HRC. Thanks to the heat treatment and hardening of the steel, the blades are easy to sharpen and retain their sharpness for a very long time. The beautiful, two-tone, octagonal handle is made of oak wood.

Hado is a highly regarded brand of kitchen knives that meet the needs of the most demanding users. They are the perfect tools for professional chefs, as well as amateurs interested in the art of Japanese blacksmithing. After each use, knives from this collection should be dried, as they are not stainless.

Specifications:

• Type: Bunka knife
• Blade length: 180 mm
• Total length: 320 mm
• Blade height: 50 mm
• Blade thickness: 2.3 mm
• Handle: Burnt oak
• Steel: Yasuki White–2 Steel core, iron cladding
• HRC: 62-63
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 170 grams
• Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
• Sharpener: Tadataka Maruyama