Nakagawa aogami#1 damascus bunka 180mm - etched

Specifications

The Nakagawa Aogami #1 Damascus Bunka 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife by Satoshi Nakagawa, with sharpening by Morihiro Hamono in Sakai, Japan. This bunka knife features a Damascus finish and a core of Aogami #1 steel with iron cladding. The iron cladding allows the entire blade to develop a patina over time, a desirable characteristic for those who appreciate the unique aesthetic of carbon steel knives. The bunka is perfect for various kitchen tasks, making it a great choice if you prefer short knives for quick preps or if you have limited kitchen space.

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
• Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono
• Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
• Knife Type: Bunka
• Finish: Damascus
• Core Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
• HRC: ~64
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 318mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 169mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 47.2mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.3mm
  • At the heel: 3.0mm
  • Midway: 2.4mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
• Weight: 180g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal ebony (mono wood)
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa Aogami #1 Damascus Bunka knife, please refer to our care guide.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
• Minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs, are common in handcrafted knives.