Bunka 160mm

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This Tetsu Bunka feature a small blade, good distal taper, thin tip. Flat profile at the heel with a slight curve toward the tip. The San-mai is laminated by myself in house. Forge d to shape and to geometry the blade is ground on water cooled grinding wheel. Specs : - Name January 2026- Construction : San-maï (3 layers)- Range : Tetsu KU- Geometry : Medium thickness- Blade length (heel to tip) : 160mm- Blade height (at the heel): 57mm- Hagane : 1.2442 (German tungsten steel)- Jigane : Wrought iron- Handle : Wa (Octogonal), Tasmanian black wood ferrule with Bog Oak- Balance point : at the heel- Distal taper : 4.8 / 2.2 / 0.9 mm- Weight : 161.8 grams- Finish : Kurouchi with Kasumi- Special feature : Take down handle with brass pin and tool- Observation : - Hardness : ≥ 64HRC Allow me a couple of days to sharpen and send the knife to you. If any question or requirement, just message me at [email protected]. My blades are made from carbon steel not stainless steel as it gives my knives an unbeatable sharpness. I prefer carbon steel for it ease to sharpen, the fine edge it takes and the beautiful patina that will develop. You do, however, need to give carbon steel knives just a little extra care to keep them in top shape. There are trade-offs in everything. Claddings stated as "dirty wrought iron" will be more reactive. My handles are made from local, untreated, un-stabilised wood. I use oil and varnish to protect them. The color, may change with use. French postage with Chronopost / Colissimo International postage with DHL express / UPS Show more