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HADO "Sumi" Bunka 180mm

$409.00 AUD

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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

White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Charred Oak

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

~170mm

Spine Thickness

2.7mm

Weight

175grs

HRC

~62-63

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 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 can steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Care Information

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. 

Introducing

HADO

HADO Sakai are, in our opinion, among Japan's premier knife makers. Everything about their ranges is exquisite. The packaging has been custom designed in collaboration with French artist Phillipe Weisbecker, of which this packaging houses one of the finest blades we have ever seen. The Blue 1 Damascus is a special collaboration between Chefs Edge and HADO.

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Customer Reviews

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Brian Scroope
HADO "Sumi" Bunka 180mm

Beautifully sharp out of the box. Great feel in hand and a delight to cut with

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Shaun Andrews

HADO "Sumi" Bunka 180mm

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Dante Del Priore
Great knife

This knife was wicked sharp out of the box and has a great heft to it. If you like a thicker spine and some weight this is perfect for you. I will say that the blacksmith finish was somewhat coming off when it arrived, but besides that it was a great purchase and a pleasure to use.

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Michael Irvine
Lovey knife v sharp ootb

I love the handle. Grind is lovely and fine. Very sharp out of the box. Tip is extremely delicate and unfortunately tip was scratched on arrival but doesn’t detract from a lovely knife.