Nigara tsuchime damascus VG10 bunka 180mm

Specifications

Crafted in Aomori, Japan by Nigara Hamono, this bunka features a Takefu VG10 stainless steel core clad in stainless damascus. The blade is finished in a tsuchime (hammered) pattern combined with damascus, adding texture and visual depth. It is thin behind the edge with a nice convex grind. It is thin without feeling delicate. Offers solid cutting performance in a stainless package.

• Crafted in Aomori, Japan by Nigara Hamono
• Takefu VG10 stainless steel core at ~61 HRC
• Stainless clad tsuchime damascus for easy maintenance
• Convex grind, thin behind the edge without being delicate
• Compact 171mm cutting edge length
  
• Handle: Octagonal mono ebony
• Ambidextrous - for right and left-handed users 
  

Details

• Brand: Nigara Hamono
• Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
• Knife Type: Bunka
• Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
• Core Steel: Takefu VG10
• HRC: ~61
• Steel Type: Stainless Steel
• Cladding: Stainless Clad Damascus

Blade and Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 313mm
• Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 171mm (6.7")
• Blade Height at Heel: 47.7mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 2.0mm
  • At the heel: 1.9mm
  • Midway: 1.8mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.6mm
• Weight: 156g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal mono ebony
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of stainless 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.