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Specifications
The Motokyuuchi bunka 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife forged in Shimabara, Nagasaki by fifth-generation blacksmith Yasuhide Maeda. This knife features Hitachi Silver#3 (Ginsanko) stainless steel in warikomi construction with a nashiji finish. Ginsanko is a stainless steel that sharpens easily and takes a keen edge, behaving more like carbon steel during sharpening while offering stainless steel's corrosion resistance. At 180mm with 53mm blade height and weighing 158g, this bunka handles general kitchen tasks with the angled tip providing access for detailed work. The octagonal wenge handle with buffalo horn ferrule offers a secure grip during use.
Motokyuuchi was established in 1895 in Shimabara, Nagasaki. The forge is currently led by fifth-generation blacksmith Yasuhide Maeda, working alongside his father Kiyonori Maeda, the fourth-generation master.
Total length: 329mm Blade length: 180mm Blade height at heel: 53mm Spine thickness at handle: 3.3mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.8mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.5mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm Weight: 158g
*Each wenge handle is unique so the wood pattern will vary from knife to knife. **Each knife is a handmade product so there will be variations in terms of profile and dimensions.
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.
