Deluxe Bunka Damascus Complete 8-Piece Set including:
1. Bunka Damascus paring knife with hammered blade, 9 cm
2. Petty (universal knife) Bunka Damascus hammered blade 13.5 cm
3. Santoku Bunka Damascus hammered blade 17 cm
4. Kiritsuke (chef's knife) Damascus steel, hammered blade, 21 cm
5. Magnetic bamboo knife holder large enough for 6 to 8 knives
6. Sharpening steel with a 25 cm shaft
7. Sharpening set including 180/800 grit water stone, non-slip bamboo base, 15-degree sharpening guide and corundum stone flattener
8. Sharpening set including 2000/6000 grit water stone, non-slip bamboo base, 15-degree sharpening guide and corundum stone flattener
* 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 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 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 running 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.