Koutetsu knives take their name from Japan’s first ironclad ship. They are manufactured by Takayuki Shibata and Takumi Ikeda, each doing what he’s best at: Ikeda as the forger and Shibata as the grinder and sharpener, something he is famous for around the world.
These knives are forged by SG-2 powder steel (R2) and they are some of the thinner, lighter, sharpest knives in the Japanese knives world. Their special profile with the K-tip makes them distinctive and resembling the destroyer vessel they got their name from.
The Bunka is a multi-purpose knife, similar to Nakiri, with usually a higher profile and a slightly different nose shape. Recommended mainly for push cut, slice and chopping cutting techniques.
Brand / Blacksmith: | Koutetsu |
Series: | SG2 |
Knife type: | Bunka 180mm |
Blade Length / Total length (mm): | 183/330 |
Grind: | 50/50 |
Finish: | Polished |
Steel type: | SG2 |
Forging method: | San Mai |
HRC hardness: | 62-63 |
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Octagonal / Rosewood / Black Pakka |
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): | 1,6/0,3 |
Blade height at heel (mm): | 51 |
Weight (gr): | 132 |
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