Santoku Bunka Knife 180 mm - Tsubame Collection

Santoku Bunka, 18 cm blade. Much like the common Santoku (三徳包丁), the Bunka has a tall, flat blade profile; however, the tips of their blades are shaped very differently. Bunka knives are recognizable by their “reverse Tanto” profile, also called a “K-tip,” which makes them more precise than a classic rounded blade. Japanese precision, Western robustness. The best of both worlds. Features: * Made in Tsubame, Japan * Razor-sharp 1K6 stainless steel * Rust-resistant * Hammered blade * Full tang * Black pakkawood handle * HRC hardness: 59 +/-1 * Weight: 173g * Perfectly balanced for comfort * Individually gift-boxed * Lifetime warranty Product Description: The Bunka Santoku is a shorter and slightly wider version of the Kiritsuke. It is distinguished by a blade curvature that allows a rocking motion for chopping, a wide blade ideal for picking up food directly from the cutting board, and a tapered tip, called a "K-tip", for precise cuts. Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the hammering of the “Tsuchime” (槌目) blade creates small air pockets between the blade and the slices of food. This ancestral Japanese method prevents food from sticking to the blade for pleasant and quick cutting. The blade is forged from 1K6 steel, a premium Japanese steel that combines high carbon content for hardness and long edge life with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation. The hidden full tang – a single piece of steel running from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle – gives the knives in the Tsubame collection ideal balance and exceptional durability. Tsubame Collection: Handcrafted and sharpened in Tsubame, a Japanese city located in Niigata Prefecture, KOTAI Tsubame knives embody the prestige, artistry, and spirit of the region, imbuing each blade with a unique artisanal heritage. These robust knives – featuring a full tang and sloping bolster – are specially designed to meet the needs of the most demanding chefs.