Kouki Blue2 Kurouchi Bunka 150mm

Kouki Blue2 Kurouchi Bunka 150mmThe Kouki Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 150mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and gift buyers seeking a pointier Santoku profile with reactive carbon steel performance. Made by Kouki Hashimoto, this 150mm blade features Aogami #2 steel at 6163 HRC in a san mai soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish. The Bunka shape combines a straighter edge with a reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and

suiting users new to high-carbon Japanese cutlery who value edge retention

this double-bevel knife serves as a distinct tool from single-bevel kiritsuke knives

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a compact stainless blade with high hardness

providing edge retention and wear resistance suited to intricate tasks like deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes

this model serves as a multi-purpose chef's knife for users seeking a durable

Weight: 500g

Milled from solid 6061-T6 age hardened

This steel composition contains tungsten and chromium additions that support edge retention and toughness during sharpening

Weighing 144g with a 47mm heel height

this knife is thin behind the edge and fitted with an octagonal wa handle crafted in-house

achieving a remarkable 64-65 HRC for exceptional edge retention and sharpness

while the stainless cladding provides corrosion resistance alongside the traditional cutting feel associated with carbon steel