*Please note that Takeda's knives vary from knife to knife, making each blade unique. There may be some slight variations from the photo presented here. Shosui Takeda is a third-generation blacksmith from Niimi, Okayama. His pursuit to improve with each knife he makes is evident in every blade. He and his two workers have been making the same style of kitchen knives for decades. Takeda san has worked to perfect one of the most challenging steels for a blacksmith to forge. Hitachi Blue Super steel boasts one of the best edge retentions of any steel, it is also very difficult to work with. Takeda is regarded as one of the few knife-makers to master this material, and yet he continues to improve. A Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. It is a great knife as an addition to an existing all-purpose blade or as a first all-purpose knife for any cook. Brand: Takeda 武田刃物 Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda 武田 松水 Producing Area: Niimi-Okayama/ Japan Profile: Bunka Size: 180mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
