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Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 180mm - Carbon Fibre
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Knife Specifications
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Style
Bunka
Blade Material
SLD Core, Stainless Clad, Copper Damascus
Handle Material
Octagon Carbon Fibre
Bevel
Double Bevel
Maintenance Level
Medium
Edge Length
170mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness
3.5mm/2.3mm
Blade Height
46mm
Weight
181g
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
Japanese SLD steel is a semi-stainless steel crafted through advanced metallurgy. It is used often in Sanjo knives, has a non-chippy edge and is extremely tough. This high-carbon steel, enriched with chromium and molybdenum, offers excellent performance, but be mindful not to leave it wet for extended periods.

Care Information
This knife is made from a high-carbon, semi-stainless steel and will be robust and resistant to rust. While it will not rust quickly like pure carbon, it is still best practice to not leave this knife wet for extended periods as it's stain-less, not stain-none! A light patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will still form over time.


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.
When i first saw this knife I knew I had to get one, it's not everyday you see the dark on red, matching my branding colours, and that copper, a true piece of art.
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