Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS bunka 170mm

Specifications

Handforged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei, a Yoshikane-trained blacksmith with a growing reputation among kitchen knife enthusiasts, this bunka features Aogami Super carbon steel core with iron clad damascus and kurouchi damascus finish. Suitable for users who prefer a workhorse bunka--a hefty blade with a comfortably thick spine and good distal taper that cuts exceptionally well.

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Series: Shinkiro
• Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei
• Origin: Fukushima, Japan
• Knife Type: bunka
• Finish: kurouchi damascus
• Core Steel: Aogami Super / Blue Super
• Steel Type: carbon steel
• Cladding: iron clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 311mm
• Blade Length (heel to tip): 170mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 51.4mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At Handle: 4.6mm
  • At Heel: 3.9mm
  • Midway: 2.3mm
  • 1cm from the Tip: 0.9mm
• Weight: 185g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Note:

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Kurouchi Damascus AS Bunka, please refer to our care guide.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
• Similarly, minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in these artisanal knives.