Bunka Petty Universal Knife - 135 mm blade

Universal kitchen knife Petty "Bunka" type, 13.5 cm blade. The Petty is a universal knife widely used in the kitchen; more manageable and lighter than a Kiritsuke or a Gyuto, it allows many precision cuts. "Bunka" knives are recognizable by their angular and inverted blade profile (inverted Tanto profile); this particular geometry gives them more precision than a classic rounded profile. Japanese precision, western robustness. The best of both worlds. * 100% handmade * Ultra-sharp 440C Japanese steel * Full tang * Ebony fretboard * HRC hardness: 60 +/-1 * Weight: 140g * Perfectly balanced * Stainless * Bamboo saya (sheath) included with each knife * Lifetime warranty The fine blade of the Petty Bunka will allow you to slice and mince without ever crushing even the most delicate ingredients, so that they retain all their flavor. In addition, the dimpled blade reduces friction between the knife and the food being cut so that it does not stick to the blade. Beyond 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 a pleasant and fast cut. The KOTAI Petty Bunka is forged with 440C steel, a premium steel that combines high carbon content for hardness and longevity of edge with the optimum 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 Petty Bunka ideal balance and outstanding durability.