Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko Ebony Blond Buffalo 170mm (6.7")
Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko Ebony Blond Buffalo 170mm (6.7") is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife, perfect for both home cooks and professional chefs. Its excellent corrosion resistance makes it an ideal choice for those new to Japanese knives. Plus, it makes a thoughtful and thoughtful gift!
BLADE SHAPE:
Bunka is a go-to blade for everyday cooking. The flat heel is perfect for chopping, the pointed tip handles precision tasks, and the curved belly makes rocking cuts easy. Great for meat, fish, and veggies. Want to dive deeper? Read our guide to Japanese bunka knives.
*The smithy marked the blade length as 170mm, but we measured a bit more - approximately 175mm.
STEEL:
The heart of this knife is made of Hitachi's Silver III steel, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around 63 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
LAMINATION:
Along the bottom of the blade, you'll notice a distinct wavy line—this marks the boundary between the hard core steel and the softer outer layers. This three-layer structure, known as san-mai, adds strength and protects the core. It’s a hallmark of quality in most Japanese knives today.
BLADE FINISH:
The top of the blade features unique hand-forged hammer marks and a beautiful nashiji finish, resembling Asian pear skin. This textured finish helps prevent food from sticking while cutting, with a smooth kasumi line separating it from the sharp edge.
BLACKSMITH:
Hokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. They have been making Japanese knives for more than the past 100 years (they were founded in 1919).
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Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko Ebony Blond Buffalo 170mm (6.7")
Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko Ebony Blond Buffalo 170mm (6.7") is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife, perfect for both home cooks and professional chefs. Its excellent corrosion resistance makes it an ideal choice for those new to Japanese knives. Plus, it makes a thoughtful and thoughtful gift!
BLADE SHAPE:
Bunka is a go-to blade for everyday cooking. The flat heel is perfect for chopping, the pointed tip handles precision tasks, and the curved belly makes rocking cuts easy. Great for meat, fish, and veggies. Want to dive deeper? Read our guide to Japanese bunka knives.
*The smithy marked the blade length as 170mm, but we measured a bit more - approximately 175mm.
STEEL:
The heart of this knife is made of Hitachi's Silver III steel, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around 63 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
LAMINATION:
Along the bottom of the blade, you'll notice a distinct wavy line—this marks the boundary between the hard core steel and the softer outer layers. This three-layer structure, known as san-mai, adds strength and protects the core. It’s a hallmark of quality in most Japanese knives today.
BLADE FINISH:
The top of the blade features unique hand-forged hammer marks and a beautiful nashiji finish, resembling Asian pear skin. This textured finish helps prevent food from sticking while cutting, with a smooth kasumi line separating it from the sharp edge.
BLACKSMITH:
Hokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. They have been making Japanese knives for more than the past 100 years (they were founded in 1919).
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Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko Ebony Blond Buffalo 170mm (6.7") is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife, perfect for both home cooks and professional chefs. Its excellent corrosion resistance makes it an ideal choice for those new to Japanese knives. Plus, it makes a thoughtful and thoughtful gift!
BLADE SHAPE:
Bunka is a go-to blade for everyday cooking. The flat heel is perfect for chopping, the pointed tip handles precision tasks, and the curved belly makes rocking cuts easy. Great for meat, fish, and veggies. Want to dive deeper? Read our guide to Japanese bunka knives.
*The smithy marked the blade length as 170mm, but we measured a bit more - approximately 175mm.
STEEL:
The heart of this knife is made of Hitachi's Silver III steel, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around 63 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
LAMINATION:
Along the bottom of the blade, you'll notice a distinct wavy line—this marks the boundary between the hard core steel and the softer outer layers. This three-layer structure, known as san-mai, adds strength and protects the core. It’s a hallmark of quality in most Japanese knives today.
BLADE FINISH:
The top of the blade features unique hand-forged hammer marks and a beautiful nashiji finish, resembling Asian pear skin. This textured finish helps prevent food from sticking while cutting, with a smooth kasumi line separating it from the sharp edge.
BLACKSMITH:
Hokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. They have been making Japanese knives for more than the past 100 years (they were founded in 1919).
