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Made in a workshop located in Niigata Prefecture by a very well-known blade master, the new Kohetsu Shinano knives represent another step in the ever-evolving Kohetsu line of Japanese kitchen knives.
The construction of this fun and functional bunka employs the san-mai method of awase (cladding) where a welded softer outer layer of steel laminates the hardcore of the blade. This cladding is applied on both sides of the hagane (inner core), but not over the spine. In the case of our Shinano line the cladding is a stainless steel, making maintenance a lot easier than needed with a full carbon blade. The specified hardness of 62 Rockwell for the Aogami hagane results in a durable blade that is still resilient and easy to sharpen. The blade path is set high on the face and is given a great-looking matte finish which adds a contrast to the exposed inner core edge.
Bunka style knives are gaining in popularity in the west. Their compact dimensions, added blade height, and fine tanto style tip make for a very versatile cutter. They are customarily flatter than gyutos or santokus, so push cutters will be more impressed by the profile.Brand: Kohetsu
Line: Shinano
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: Blue #2
HRC: 62
Knife Type: Bunka
Weight: 4.2 oz (118 g)
Edge Length: 173 mm
Total Length: 317 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.5 mm
Blade Height: 46.1 mm
Grind: Even 50/50
Handle: Walnut Octagonal
The construction of this fun and functional bunka employs the san-mai method of awase (cladding) where a welded softer outer layer of steel laminates the hardcore of the blade. This cladding is applied on both sides of the hagane (inner core), but not over the spine. In the case of our Shinano line the cladding is a stainless steel, making maintenance a lot easier than needed with a full carbon blade. The specified hardness of 62 Rockwell for the Aogami hagane results in a durable blade that is still resilient and easy to sharpen. The blade path is set high on the face and is given a great-looking matte finish which adds a contrast to the exposed inner core edge.
Bunka style knives are gaining in popularity in the west. Their compact dimensions, added blade height, and fine tanto style tip make for a very versatile cutter. They are customarily flatter than gyutos or santokus, so push cutters will be more impressed by the profile.
Reviews
4 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) A true workhorse, December 14, 2022Posted By: Brandon K
Probably the best impulse buy I’ve had in a while. Can’t beat the price (on sale $140). Great profile, has some weight to it, great balance and I definitely underestimated the edge out of the box. A month later or so and it’s still a beast, daily user for almost all veg prep. 170mm is the perfect in between. 10/10 would definitely recommend
Probably the best impulse buy I’ve had in a while. Can’t beat the price (on sale $140). Great profile, has some weight to it, great balance and I definitely underestimated the edge out of the box. A month later or so and it’s still a beast, daily user for almost all veg prep. 170mm is the perfect in between. 10/10 would definitely recommend
Great Midsized BunkaPosted By: Mike Hunt - verified customer
Great edge out of the box, took it to the 10k for a few min and it's scary sharp. Needed a smaller knife to use on multiple stations at work to avoid having to get in my knife roll frequently. From garnish work and light prep to butchering small protein and fish, this knife is a suited for almost any task. 10/10 would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a smaller utility blade
Great edge out of the box, took it to the 10k for a few min and it's scary sharp. Needed a smaller knife to use on multiple stations at work to avoid having to get in my knife roll frequently. From garnish work and light prep to butchering small protein and fish, this knife is a suited for almost any task. 10/10 would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a smaller utility blade
Very Good KnifePosted By: Mr. Z - verified customer
I received this knife as a gift and I'm very pleased with it. The blade was very sharp out of the box and has held it's edge well. The blade has been great for vegetable prep and smaller meat work such as chicken breasts and fish. It's slightly blade heavy which I like and overall the balance feels good in the hand as you work with it. I have had no issues with this knife thus far and would recommend it to anyone looking for a K-tip prep knife.
I received this knife as a gift and I'm very pleased with it. The blade was very sharp out of the box and has held it's edge well. The blade has been great for vegetable prep and smaller meat work such as chicken breasts and fish. It's slightly blade heavy which I like and overall the balance feels good in the hand as you work with it. I have had no issues with this knife thus far and would recommend it to anyone looking for a K-tip prep knife.
