Matsubara Hamono White 1 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm

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Matsubara Hamono White 1 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm

Name: Matsubara Hamono White 1 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm
Brand: Matsubara Hamono
SKU: TKKKWB180
Price: 187.0 USD
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Matsubara Hamono White 1 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel

Shirogami 1 Core, Soft Iron Clad

Hardness

62 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Attentive

4 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Bunka

Blade Material

Shirogami 1 Core, Soft Iron Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Rosewood

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

315mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

3mm/1.5mm

Blade Height @ Heel

54mm

Weight

170g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Bunka is your small/medium sized prep solution. If you prefer a slightly shorter blade length but still need to prep veggies and smaller cuts of meat, this is your stop. The angled "K-Tip" allows for finer tip work and can be used to sweep ingredients across the board so you don't dull your edge.

Steel Type Read

Japanese White Steel #1, the purest form in the "Shirogami" (White Paper Steel) series, is highly regarded for its exceptional sharpness and ease of sharpening. With a slightly higher carbon content than White Steel #2, it delivers superior edge retention, but like White 2 cannot be left wet for even short periods of time, otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

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.

Forged In Ōmura·Blacksmith

Matsubara Hamono

Ōmura, Nagasaki

The 4th generation of the Matsubara Hamono forging line, working continuously from Ōmura since 1933.

Coordinates

32.8°N · 129.9°E

Signature

Tall profile knives, in-house process

Steels

Aogami #2Shirogami #2

They originate from Nagasaki, and the business is headed by Tanaka Kama Kogyo. The history of Matsubara blades can be traced back to the Battle of Dan-no-ura of 1185. After the battle, Naminohira Yukiyasu, a master blacksmith of the defeated Taira Clan, fled from the victorious Minamoto Clan and went into hiding in the Province of Hyuga (today's Miyazaki).

When demand for swords soared during the Warring States Period, his descendants moved to Matsubara in 1474. They forged swords on the grounds of Hachiman Shrine and, at the request of local farmers, started to make crescent-shaped sickles. This is the beginning of Matsubara sickles.

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Beautifully crafted knife

I only have two Japanese knives, this one and a Shun. I bought the Shun as they're regarded as the premium knife maker but, this knife felt more comfortable and better balanced in my hand than the Shun! I will definitely be keeping an eye out for more knives from Matsubara....

Beautiful

Got this as my first Japanese knife, absolutely loved every bit of it!!! Its perfect and comfortable when I’m doing prep, just the right weight and balance for my hand, the handle is comfortable and beautiful, while also having that unique finish on the blade!!!

Bunka

Thin zippy little bunka with great grind. Looks amazing as well. She's lit fam

Bunka

Purchased his Gyouto & loved it so much that i had to get the Bunka. Can say these are a couple of the best value 4 money knives i've purchased!. Thanx Chefs edge!. When i get to Perth. Your shop is the top of my list!.

Bunka

Purchased his Gyouto & loved it so much that i had to get the Bunka. Can say these are a couple of the best value 4 money knives i've purchased!. Thanx Chefs edge!. When i get to Perth. Your shop is the top of my list!.