Bunka Damascus Base Set including:
1. Bunka Damascus paring knife with hammered blade, 9 cm
2. Santoku Bunka Damascus hammered blade 17 cm
* 100% handmade
* Ultra-sharp Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon steel
* Damascus steel blade composed of 67 layers of steel
* Full silk
* Ebony handle
* HRC hardness: 61 +/-1
* Perfectly balanced
* Stainless steel
* Bamboo saya (sheath) included with each knife
* Lifetime guarantee
Bunka knives are recognizable by their angular, inverted blade profile (reverse Tanto profile); this unique geometry gives them greater precision than a classic rounded profile. The 15-degree sharpening angle (compared to 20 to 25 degrees for an ordinary knife) allows you to slice and mince without ever crushing even the most delicate ingredients, so they retain all their flavor.
All knives in KOTAI's Bunka Damascus collection are forged from AUS-10 steel, a premium steel that combines a high carbon content for edge hardness and longevity with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation. The full hidden tang—a single piece of steel extending from the tip of the blade to the end of the handle—gives the knives ideal balance and exceptional durability.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the hammering of the "Tsuchime" (槌目) blade creates tiny air pockets between the blade and the food slices. This ancient Japanese method prevents food from sticking to the blade, resulting in a smooth and quick cut.