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alt="Close-up shows a Japanese knife blade with visible Damascus steel patterns and a distinct wavy polished edge."
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alt="Close-up shows wavy Aogami #1 damascus patterns on a Japanese knife blade; only the blade details are visible."
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alt="Close-up showing the textured damascus steel pattern of a Japanese knife, specifically a Kisuke Manaka bunka blade."
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alt="Close-up showing a Japanese knife blade with wavy Aogami #1 damascus layers and a dark, textured lower section."
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alt="A patterned blade with an angular tip and dark handle on display; Japanese knife bunka type, Kisuke Manaka."
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alt="Choil shot of a Japanese knife, handforged steel finish visible along the sharpened blade."
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
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:
Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
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 View Complete Care Guide
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.
What payment methods do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, Amex, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay. No cash on delivery.
