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Complete Bunka 4-piece set including:
1. Bunka paring knife with hammered blade, 9 cm
2. Petty (universal knife) Bunka hammered blade 13.5 cm
3. Santoku Bunka hammered blade 17 cm
4. Kiritsuke (chef's knife) with a hammered blade, 21 cm
100% handmade
Ultra-sharp 440C Japanese steel
Full silk
Ebony handle
HRC hardness: 60 +/-1
Perfectly balanced
Stainless
Bamboo saya (sheath) included with each knife
Lifetime guarantee
Bunka knives are recognizable by their angular and inverted blade profile (inverted Tanto profile); this particular geometry gives them more precision than a classic rounded profile.
The 15-degree sharpening angle (compared to 20 to 25 degrees for an ordinary knife) will allow you to slice and mince without ever crushing even the most delicate ingredients, so that they retain all their flavor.
All KOTAI knives are forged from 440C steel, a superior quality steel that combines a high carbon content for edge hardness and longevity with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation.
The hidden full tang – a single piece of steel running from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle – gives the knives ideal balance and exceptional durability.
Beyond the aesthetic appeal, the hammering of the “Tsuchime” (槌目) blade creates small air pockets between the blade and the slices of food.
This ancient Japanese method prevents food from sticking to the blade for a pleasant and quick cutting experience.
Composition: 440C steel blade, ebony handle, bamboo box, bamboo saya
Care instructions: Do not use on hard surfaces (metal, ceramic, marble). Use wooden or plastic cutting boards. Do not cut bones or frozen food. Hand wash and dry promptly after each use. Do not clean in the dishwasher or leave in a damp sink.