Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ginsan bunka 180mm

Specifications

The Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ginsan bunka 180mm is a Japanese kitchen knife crafted for Hatsukokoro in their Hayabusa series. It features Ginsan stainless steel with a migaki finish. Compact and nimble, the bunka profile offers versatile performance in tight prep spaces—ideal for slicing, chopping, and detail work. Lightweight and rust-resistant, with a clean grind that suits both home cooks and pros.

• Crafted in Seki, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand 
• 171mm (6.7") bunka blade for versatile prep
• Hitachi Ginsan stainless steel core with ~62 HRC
• Full stainless construction for easy maintenance
  
• Octagonal ebony handle 
• Lightweight 132g build for comfort and control
• For right- and left-handed users
• Suitable for home cooks and professional chefs

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Series: Hayabusa
• Producing Area: Seki, Japan
• Knife Type: bunka
• Finish: migaki
• Core Steel: Ginsan
• HRC: ~62
• Steel Type: stainless steel

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 311mm
• Blade Length (heel to tip): 171mm (6.7")
• Blade Height at Heel: 46.6mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 1.8mm
  • At the heel: 1.7mm
  • Midway: 1.5mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.4mm
• Weight: 132g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: octagonal ebony
• Hand Orientation: 50:50
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese kitchen knives, such as this stainless steel 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.