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Kisuke Manaka ENN bunka 200mm

Regular price ¥225,000 JPY
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Specifications

Handforged in Sanjo, Japan by Kisuke Manaka. This 200mm bunka has an Aogami#1 core steel, clad in a hand-laminated damascus of Aogami#2 and soft iron, forged in-house. The damascus is built from scratch -- not from pre-laminated billet like most. The result is a damascus unique to the ENN line.

This is the new version of the ENN series. It comes with a matte charcoal gray finish with deeper, slightly larger tsuchime marks. This knife has been refinished on a progression of synthetic and natural stones -- no loose abrasives, sandpapers, or diamond pastes used. The core steel has a semi-mirror finish. Refinished with permission from Manaka-san.

  • Handforged by Kisuke Manaka
  • Bevels hand-finished on benchstones
  • Aogami #1 core with hand-laminated Aogami#2 + soft iron damascus cladding
  • 203mm (7.9") cutting edge length
  • 62mm heel height
  • 211g - good weight in hand

Details

Blacksmith: Kisuke Manaka
Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Finish: tsuchime kurouchi damascus
Core steel: Aogami#1
Cladding: Aogami#2 + soft iron
HRC: ~64

Blade and Handle Specs

Overall length: 359mm
Blade length - heel to tip: 203mm (7.9")
Blade height at heel: 62mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 4.5mm
at the heel: 4.0mm
midway: 1.8mm
1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
Weight: 211g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal rosewood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya / sheath: none

Notes:
a. For the care and maintenance of Kisuke ENN knives, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives.
c. Each knife is handcrafted and unique. The image shown is representative of available stock. If you want to see what's currently available, contact us at info@zahocho.com.

Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo
• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
• Full tracking from dispatch to delivery
• 30-day returns on unused items
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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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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.

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