Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS bunka 170mm - unstamped

Specifications

Hand-forged by Takahiro Nihei in Fukushima, Japan, this bunka is part of the Hatsukokoro Shinkiro series. It’s an unstamped version made available by request for those who prefer a sterile blade. With clear Sanjo influence, it’s hefty and feels authoritative in hand, and cuts extremely well.

• Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei
  
• No-logo, unstamped blade for a clean aesthetic
• Aogami Super carbon steel core with damascus iron cladding
  
• Cutting edge length of 169mm
• Spine tapers from 4.3mm to 0.9mm
  
• Octagonal mono ebony handle 
• Ambidextrous design
  

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
• Cladding: Iron clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 312mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 169mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 51.9mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 4.3mm
  • At the heel: 3.3mm
  • Midway: 2.2mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
• Weight: 186g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS bunka knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
• Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.