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Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa aogami#1 bunka 180mm

Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa aogami#1 bunka 180mm

¥45,000 JPY
¥45,000 JPY
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Satoshi Nakagawa forged this bunka knife for the Hatsukokoro brand. Made with a core steel of aogami#1, this high-carbon steel is renowned for its exceptional edge retention and stability. The handle is an octagonal ebony design, accented with a blonde horn ferrule and a silver spacer. Sharpened by the reputable Morihiro Hamono, this knife promises outstanding cutting performance. As a multipurpose knife, the bunka is adept at slicing, dicing, and chopping various ingredients, making it a practical choice for both professional chefs and discerning home cooks who prefer a shorter blade.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Morihiro hamono
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: bunka

Cladding: iron clad
Core steel: aogami#1/ blue#1
Steel type: carbon steel

Overall length: 314mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 170mm
Blade height at heel: 47.5mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.9mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.8mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 167g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal ebony with blonde horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Nakagawa aogami#1 bunka knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.

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• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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