Yoshimi Kato kurouchi damascus AS bunka 170mm

Specifications

Hand-forged by Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Japan, this bunka features an Aogami Super carbon steel core with a 10-layer damascus iron cladding. It is a midweight type typical of knives from Echizen -- not too light and not too heavy. The blade is finished in a kurouchi for that rustic look. It’s well-suited for detailed prep and everyday use.

• Forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato
• Aogami Super carbon steel core at ~64 HRC
• 10-layer iron damascus cladding with kurouchi finish
• Compact 173mm cutting edge length
  
• Octagonal mono ebony handle
• Ambidextrous - for right and left-handed users 
  

Details

• Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
• Producing Area: Echizen, Japan
• Knife Type: Bunka
• Finish: Kurouchi Damascus
• Core Steel: Aogami Super
• HRC: ~64
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron Clad Damascus

Blade and Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 318mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 173mm (6.8")
• Blade Height at Heel: 48.1mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 2.7mm
  • At the heel: 2.3mm
  • Midway: 1.9mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.4mm
• Weight: 154g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal mono ebony
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of Aogami Super bunka knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.