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Nakagawa ginsan bunka 170mm

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Specifications

A Bunka from our custom order series with Satoshi Nakagawa. Featuring a Ginsan stainless core, this knife is well-suited for both push-cutting and pull-cutting techniques, making it ideal for light prep tasks.

  • Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa
  • For those who prefer a versatile knife with a flat profile and reverse tanto tip
  • 168mm (6.61") cutting edge length
  • 51mm heel height, offering generous knuckle clearance
  • Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless core steel
  • Convex grind with a mirror-finished hira

About the Blacksmith

Satoshi Nakagawa is a highly skilled blacksmith based in Sakai, Japan. He apprenticed under renowned master Kenichi Shiraki before establishing his own workshop, where he continues to craft high-performance knives with meticulous attention to detail. Nakagawa is known for his expertise in heat treatment and forging techniques, creating blades that balance durability, sharpness, and refined aesthetics.

Details

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 315mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm (6.61")
  • Blade height at heel: 51mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 3.1mm
    • At the heel: 2.9mm
    • Midway: 2.3mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
  • Weight: 147g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: Octagonal magnolia with horn ferrule
  • Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

  • Knife comes with a protective lacquer coating. Remove with acetone before use. Touch up the edge if needed.
  • This knife will not be restocked. Future Nakagawa custom orders will feature different specifications.
  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa Ginsan 170mm Bunka knife, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
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