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Hajimaru Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 170mm - Mono Ebony
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Hajimaru Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 170mm - Mono Ebony - blade detail
Hajimaru Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 170mm - Mono Ebony - handle detail
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Hajimaru Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 170mm - Mono Ebony

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
Ginsan Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad
Hardness
~61 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Bunka
Blade Material
Ginsan Core, Stainless Nashiji Clad
Handle Material
Octagonal Mono Ebony
Bevel
Double
Edge Length
175mm
Overall Length
310mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
2mm/2mm
Blade Height @ Heel
46mm
gWeight
130g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
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
Steel Type Read

Japanese Ginsan steel, also known as Silver-3 or G3, is an underrated high-grade semi-stainless steel loved by many for being in the ‘goldilocks zone’ of knife steels. It holds a very respectable edge, but is effortless to sharpen. It is considered the semi-stainless version of White 2. It is the knife steel of choice for many home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Care Information
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.

Hajimaru

Hajimaru
Hajimaru translates to "Begin" or to "Start", and it's a fitting name for these Japanese knives that were designed to be the perfect entry point into upgrading your knives at home. They are well constructed from tried and tested materials like Ginsan and VG10, all crafted in the Seki area, are easy to maintain (and to gift) and won't break the bank.

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