The bunka is the ultimate bad ass as its a multipurpose knife that sits between the nakiri and a gyuto knife. The word “bunka” means “culture” its a very versatile knife and perfect if you want a slightly wide blade compared to the santoku. The blade’s rocking point is around the same place as a santoku but the big difference is the pointed tip. Its sharp scalpel point is perfect for cutting small shallots but has the belly too chop larger foods and so is the perfect addition to any collection.
Ryuhyo (流氷) is the Japanese word for drift or pack ice referring to large masses of sea ice that float and drift, particularly famous in the sea off Hokkaido, Japan, where they originate from the Amur River. Kurozome (黒染め)literally means "black dying" in Japanese and refers to a traditional dyeing process, particularly popular in Kyoto, that creates a deep, long-lasting black hue for textiles like kimono, but the term is also used in knife making for a distinctive dark, etched finish on steel blades.
Developed by Takefu Special Steel, Super Gold 2 (SG2) is a premium powdered tool steel alloy specifically engineered for crafting high-quality blades. Renowned for its exceptional performance and durability, SG2 has earned its reputation as one of the most sought-after high-end powder steels in the blade-making community. With the ability to be heat-treated to an impressive hardness of up to 64 HRC (Rockwell hardness scale), SG2 blades exhibit outstanding edge retention and wear resistance. Interestingly, there is a steel known as R2, produced by Kobelco Steel, which is widely believed to be identical to SG2 in composition and properties.
Weight: 148g
Handle Material: Wa (Japanese) Handle Mono Ebony
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Blade Length: 176mm (6.8")
Blade Depth: 48mm
Thickness at spine: 1.9mm
Thickness at tip: 0.1mm
Cutting Edge: Double 50/50
Blade Material: SG2/R2 High speed powder stainless steel with stainless steel cladding
Hardness (Rockwell scale): 62 - 63
