Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa shirogami#3 honyaki bunka 180mm
Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa shirogami#3 honyaki bunka 180mm
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This ultra-premium bunka knife is forged by renowned blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa for the Hatsukokoro brand. The single piece of shirogami#3 carbon steel is differentially heat-treated to give it a hard cutting edge and a resilient spine. The hira has a mirror finish, and the blade is paired with an elegant octagonal ebony handle. Sharpened by Morihiro hamono, this knife is sure to impress even the most discerning chefs.
A bunka is a versatile Japanese knife that is perfect for a variety of tasks, including slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, meat, and fish. It is a popular choice for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike. If you are looking for an ultra-premium bunka, this is for you.
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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Morihiro hamono
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Finish: mirror finish on hira only
Construction type: honyaki
Steel: shirogami#3 / white#3
Overall length: 313mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 170mm
Blade height at heel: 47mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.0mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.9mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.5mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 170g
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 shirogami#3 honyaki bunka, 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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Exclusive of shipping fee.
We ship worldwide via EMS or DHL.
A bunka is a versatile Japanese knife that is perfect for a variety of tasks, including slicing, dicing, and chopping vegetables, meat, and fish. It is a popular choice for professional chefs and culinary enthusiasts alike. If you are looking for an ultra-premium bunka, this is for you.
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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Morihiro hamono
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Finish: mirror finish on hira only
Construction type: honyaki
Steel: shirogami#3 / white#3
Overall length: 313mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 170mm
Blade height at heel: 47mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.0mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.9mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.5mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 170g
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 shirogami#3 honyaki bunka, 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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Exclusive of shipping fee.
We ship worldwide via EMS or DHL.
Shipping information
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We ship worldwide from Tokyo, Japan using EMS or DHL. Ships within 24-48 hours. Online tracking included.
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Care Guide
Care Guide
• 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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