Description
Details:
Profile: Bunka
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan), Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 323mm
Edge Length: 174mm
Handle to Tip Length: 185mm
Blade Height: 43mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 121g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
My very first “high-end” knife so consider my opinion accordingly!
This is a beautiful knife with very fun edge geometry! The center of gravity justifies pinch gripping.
Factory edge is OK, edge retention is OK, I first had to sharpen it after 3 weeks. However, it was very easy to sharpen and the new edge is unbelievable!
Also, there is a flaw in the wood of the handle, which was at first annoying, but as I got accustomed to it now I find it even better (a bit more rustic)!
I also purchased a Tojiro DP Santoku, but I decided to sell the Tojiro because they do not even look to be in the same league.
Great Sharpness out of the box and nicely balanced, finish is also top notch.