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Nigara tsuchime damascus VG10 bunka 180mm

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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.
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