Nakagawa aogami#1 damascus bunka 180mm

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 an 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.

(Note: The blade is not etched, even if it appears that way in some images.)

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa
Sharpener: Morihiro hamono
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Purpose: All-purpose knife for meat, fish, and vegetables
Finish: damascus
Core steel: Hitachi aogami#1 (blue#1)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 318mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 169mm
Blade height at the heel: 47.2mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 3.3mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.0mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.4mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 180g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal ebony (mono wood)
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa aogami#1 damascus 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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