We're updating our product listings to reflect a recent name change by the manufacturer. Tojiro DP is now called TOJIRO CLASSIC. The knives are the same — only the name is changing.
The TOJIRO CLASSIC Bunka (TOJIRO calls it a kiritsuke) is one sweet-looking and performing knife. TOJIRO makes a huge number of different knives that span the gamut of steels, shapes, and price points. This bunka is from their CLASSIC series of stainless steel knives made with the ubiquitous steel, VG-10. The alloy is treated to achieve an incredible balance of sharpness, retention, durability, and refinement. The core is then clad with softer stainless steel to improve the integrity of the blade and ease of sharpening.
The TOJIRO CLASSIC bunka boasts a super-fine tip that provides excellent performance. It is not as tall as many bunkas and has a bit of a belly to the edge. This allows for some rocking techniques to be employed along with the usual chop and push cuts normally associated with a bunka.
A CLASSIC DP knife comes with a very nice black micarta handle that exhibits a wonderful fit and finish that will hold up even after many years of hard use. A stainless steel tang and rivets add to the knife's strength and aesthetic appeal, which is further enhanced by the addition of some nice etched kanji. Please note, our sayas DO NOT fit this knife. We recommend the blade guard instead.
For the price, there are very few other knives that can compete in overall quality of construction and performance. Truly an excellent value is provided with these blades.Brand: TOJIRO
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Stamped
Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Handle: Western (Yo)
Scales: Black Micarta
Edge Grind: Even
Weight: 6 oz (170 g)
Edge Length: 162 mm
Total Length: 290 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 39 mm
The TOJIRO CLASSIC Bunka (TOJIRO calls it a kiritsuke) is one sweet-looking and performing knife. TOJIRO makes a huge number of different knives that span the gamut of steels, shapes, and price points. This bunka is from their CLASSIC series of stainless steel knives made with the ubiquitous steel, VG-10. The alloy is treated to achieve an incredible balance of sharpness, retention, durability, and refinement. The core is then clad with softer stainless steel to improve the integrity of the blade and ease of sharpening.
The TOJIRO CLASSIC bunka boasts a super-fine tip that provides excellent performance. It is not as tall as many bunkas and has a bit of a belly to the edge. This allows for some rocking techniques to be employed along with the usual chop and push cuts normally associated with a bunka.
A CLASSIC DP knife comes with a very nice black micarta handle that exhibits a wonderful fit and finish that will hold up even after many years of hard use. A stainless steel tang and rivets add to the knife's strength and aesthetic appeal, which is further enhanced by the addition of some nice etched kanji. Please note, our sayas DO NOT fit this knife. We recommend the blade guard instead.
For the price, there are very few other knives that can compete in overall quality of construction and performance. Truly an excellent value is provided with these blades.
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