Nashiji Blue #2 17cm Bunka

Ittetsu knives are forged by a group of blacksmiths working out of Sanjo City, Japan. They produce knives following master bladesmith, Tadafusa’s OEM designs. The Nashiji (pear skin) finish is a great introduction to Japanese knives. The Blue # 2 High-Carbon steel is clad between two pieces of stainless steel forming a Sanmai blade construction. This offers the benefits of High-Carbon steel & the ease of stainless. A Bunka is versatile much like a Santoku. They are recognizable by the hard clip of the tip making it a drop point design. Its profile exhibits a shorter blade with modest curve making it user-friendly and versatile.

• Material: Blue # 2 High-Carbon core, SUS-405 Stainless Steel cladding. 
• Forging Construction: Sanmai
• Size: 17cm / 6.75 inch
• Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 62
• Knife Type: Bunka 
• Stainless: Core - No / Cladding - Yes. It should be noted that a patina and rust will occur at the cutting edge, 3mm ~ 5mm. 
• Handle: Western Hidden Tang
• Bolster: Stainless
• Wood Saya Cover: No
• Edge Angle: Double Edge/Western
• Origin: Ittetsu, Sanjou City, Japan