Kisuke x Zahocho tsuchime kurouchi aogami #2 180mm bunka (2020)
Kisuke x Zahocho tsuchime kurouchi aogami #2 180mm bunka (2020)
Zahocho Custom
This is a collaboration between Zahocho Knives Tokyo and Kisuke Manaka Hamono. We've been wanting a great all-around knife that is not too long but still a very versatile performer. The aogami#2 core with stainless clad will allow you to enjoy the best of both worlds: the sharpness and edge retention of carbon steel (aogami#2) and the easy maintenance brought about by the stainless clad.
The 180x50mm is a perfect dimension for such a knife. With its good heftiness and excellent geometry, the knife just glides through food without exerting much effort even on dense ingredients such as carrots. Regardless of the grip style, it is also comfortable to hold. The spine that is "thick enough" gives that stable feel while using it.
And of course, this bunka rocks aesthetically! Great performer, for sure, and a subtle rockstar in your kitchen.
We are lucky that Kisuke-san allowed us to create this bunka based on our preferences. It's perfect both for home cooks as well as pro chefs.
(Limited stocks available)
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Brand: ZKT Original (Zahocho Knives Tokyo)
Maker: Kisuke Manaka
Location: Saitama, Japan
Knife type: bunka (ktip santoku)
Finish: tsuchime kurouchi
Construction type: honwarikomi | stainless clad
Steel type: Hitachi aogami#2
Rockwell hardness: 63HRC
Total length: 337mm
Blade length: 183mm
Blade height at heel: 51.5mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.6mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.1mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 181g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
🎥 Short video here.
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