Ryujin CroMoV Tsuchime Bunka 180mm Ryujin - Element Knife Company
Ryujin CroMoV Tsuchime Bunka 180mm Ryujin - Element Knife Company

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Ryujin CroMoV Tsuchime Bunka 180mm

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At the helm of the Ryujin brand, master craftsman Shosaku Motomiya produces knives celebrated for their precision, balance, and everyday reliability. This 180mm Bunka pairs an Inox CroMoV blade with an octagonal Enkoku smoke-darkened oak handle, creating a knife that feels light, controlled, and naturally secure in hand.

The tsuchime hammer texture adds visual depth while helping food release cleanly from the blade, allowing smooth, efficient prep. Forged from chromium, molybdenum, and vanadium alloy steel, the blade offers rust resistance, chip resilience, and easy sharpening — ideal for cooks who want dependable performance without high maintenance.

Similar in versatility to a Santoku but with a more assertive tip, the Bunka excels at slicing fish, chopping vegetables, and portioning proteins with precision. Designed as a reliable daily driver, it delivers confident performance for both home cooks and professionals alike.

Brand Ryujin
Title Ryujin CroMoV Tsuchime Bunka 180mm
Origin Ryujin Hamono | Tsubame City Japan
Knife Type Bunka
Bevel Double-Bevel
Grind Half-Flat
Edge 15° Symmetrical
Forging Construction Precision-stamped Stainless Steel with Hand Finishing
Rockwell Hardness Scale 59
Blade Material ChroMoV Stainless Steel
Blade Finish Tsuchime 槌目 | Migaki 磨, Medium Polish
Blade Length 180mm
Blade Height 46mm
Blade Thickness 2mm
Handle Type Hachikaku Japanese Octagon Hidden Tang
Handle Material Enkoku, 煙黒, Smoke-Darkened Lacquer Mono Oak
Handle Length 130mm
Total Length 315mm
Weight 4.74 oz
Engraving Ryujin 竜神 | Hand Engraved