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Shiro Kamo White 2 Damascus Bunka 165mm

$259.00 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

Shirogami 2 with Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

303mm

Spine Thickness

1.9mm/1.5mm

Blade Height

48mm

Weight

121g

HRC

62

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 steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Care Information

Introducing

Shiro Kamo

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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Mahmoud Arwani
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

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Anthony Tep
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

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Oliver Brown
Great first knife

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

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Algerico J.G.

Light and laser sharp.

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Jake W.
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

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