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Ohishi kurouchi aogami#1 bunka 170mm

Regular price ¥13,700 JPY
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Specifications

The Ohishi kurouchi aogami#1 bunka 170mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife from Tosa. This carbon steel bunka features a Hitachi Aogami #1 core in sanmai construction with iron cladding and a kurouchi finish. The blade measures 169mm with 45.1mm height. This bunka handles general kitchen tasks from slicing to chopping, with the angled tip providing access for detailed work. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use.

About the brand: Ohishi is a Japanese knife brand owned by Nakaya Co., Ltd., a company producing cutting tools and blade machines since 1907. Originally founded in Hokkaido, the company relocated to Sanjo in 1961. Ohishi knives are developed through collaboration with renowned blacksmiths in Japan.

Brand: Ohishi
Location: Tosa, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Finish: kurouchi

Construction type: sanmai
Cladding: iron clad
Core steel: Hitachi aogami#1 / blue#1
Steel type: carbon

Overall length: 310mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 169mm
Blade height at heel: 45.1mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.7mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.3mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.6mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 118g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: D-shaped rosewood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous

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• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo
• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
• Full tracking from dispatch to delivery
• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.

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