Kaishin nashiji ginsan bunka 170mm

The Kaishin nashiji ginsan bunka is a Japanese multipurpose kitchen knife made in Tosa, Japan. Its blade showcases a nashiji finish, creating a textured surface that resembles pear skin. The core steel is Hitachi Ginsan, also known as Silver#3, from Hitachi. This knife has an octagonal magnolia handle with a blonde horn ferrule, offering a comfortable and secure grip during use.

The bunka, a versatile all-purpose knife, excels at a wide range of kitchen tasks. Its pointed tip allows for precision work, while the flat profile is ideal for push cutting. This knife is well-suited for slicing, dicing, and chopping various ingredients, from vegetables to boneless meats, making it a valuable addition to any cook's toolkit.

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Brand: Kaishin
Producing Area: Tosa, Kochi, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Finish: nashiji
Core steel: Hitachi Ginsan (Silver#3)
Steel type: stainless steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 320mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 174mm
Blade height at the heel: 42.6mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 1.8mm
• at the heel: 1.8mm
• midway: 1.7mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
Weight: 111g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Kaishin nashiji ginsan bunka knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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