Kokaji White #2 High - Carbon 15cm Bunka Kikuichi Cutlery - Element Knife Company

Kikuichi Cutlery

Kokaji White #2 High-Carbon 15cm Bunka

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These top of the line superior knives from the famed Kokaji-Kai knife makers in Sakai are beautiful and sharp. They are crafted in a Sanmai (3 layer) forging construction using Shiroko #2 high-carbon steel, with Magnolia oval handles. The Kiritsuke tip & blade geometry make for a versatile 'Daily Driver'.

NOTE: Blade may rust if left wet, this is NOT a stainless steel.

  • Material: White #2
  • Forging Construction: Samnai
  • Knife Type: Bunka
  • Size: 15cm/6 inch
  • Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
  • Rockwell Hardness Scale: HRC 61-62
  • Stainless: No
  • Handle: Magnolia, Oval
  • Wood Saya Included: Yes
  • Edge Angle: 50:50 Double
  • Origin: Kikuichi Cutlery, Sakai City, Japan
Brand Kikuichi Cutlery
Title Kokaji White #2 High-Carbon 15cm Bunka
Craftsman Kokaji Kai
Origin Kikuichi Hamono | Nara Japan
Cover Magnolia Saya
Knife Type Bunka
Bevel Double-Bevel
Grind Full-Flat
Edge 15° Symmetrical
Forging Construction Sanmai Hammer Forged
Rockwell Hardness Scale 62
Blade Material White #2 Carbon Steel
Blade Finish Sokasumi 疏霞墨
Blade Length 150mm
Blade Height 36mm
Blade Thickness 2mm
Handle Type Marugata Japanese Oval Hidden Tang
Handle Material Magnolia
Handle Length 129mm
Ferrule Water Buffalo Horn
Total Length 282mm
Weight 3.62 oz
Engraving Kikuichi Monju Shiro Kanenaga 菊一文殊四郎包永
Mark Enonami