Yoshihiro Nashiji High Carbon White Steel #2 Japanese Bunka Chefs Knife with Cocobolo Wood Handle
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High-Carbon Care
This item is made from high-carbon steel. It offers excellent sharpness but can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and properly maintained.
- 63 HRC
- No
- Optional Magnolia Saya Cover
Blade Hardness
HRC (Rockwell Hardness) measures how hard the blade's steel is. Kitchen knife steel typically falls in the high-50s to mid-60s on this scale. Harder steel is built to hold a fine edge over long use, while softer steel favors flexibility and easy resharpening. The right HRC depends on the steel and design, not a single higher-is-better number.
Stain Resistant
This steel is not stain resistant. High-carbon steel can rust or develop a patina if not kept dry and cared for, in exchange for the sharper edge it holds.
Saya Cover
This knife does not automatically come with a saya cover included. Adding one with your order lets us shape it to this exact blade, a fit no aftermarket cover can match. A saya purchased separately later is cut to standard dimensions rather than this specific blade, so the fit is left to chance.
Full Specifications
Blade
- Knife Type
- Bunka (Multi-Purpose Knife)
- Primary Use
- All-purpose / General kitchen prep
- Blade Metal
- White Steel #2
- Grade
- Nashiji
- Blade Hardness
- 63 HRC
- Blade Edge Type
- Double Bevel
- Blade Finish
- Nashiji
- Stain Resistant
- No
Handle
- Handle Material
- Cocobolo
- Handle Shape
- Octagonal
- Bolster Material
- Water Buffalo Horn (Color Varies)
- Tang Type
- Partial Tang
Product Details
It takes a very high degree of skill to create knives of such exceptional performance and exquisite beauty with a steel of this caliber, reflecting the extraordinary talent of our artisans. The Bunka knife combines the virtues of the traditional vegetable knife Usuba and the chef knife Gyuto, making it a favorite among chefs and cooks everywhere. The quality of the steel, along with expert craftsmanship, results in a professional-grade chef's knife that offers an excellent blend of razor sharpness, durability, and comfort, unrivaled in its price range.
This series is crafted by our master artisans with the utmost care to create high-quality knives that deliver exceptional performance and value. White Steel #2, with a hardness rating of 63 on the Rockwell scale, is intricately forged with iron to create a Black-Forged Kurouchi finish on the blade. This carbonized coating, formed during heat treatment, provides a characteristic rustic aesthetic to the blade. The series is complemented by a traditional Japanese-style handcrafted octagonal-shaped handle, affixed with a water buffalo horn bolster.
From dicing, slicing, and chopping fresh produce from the farmers' market to carving a roast chicken straight from the oven, even the simplest tasks are elevated with a handcrafted knife that is as beautiful as it is functional.
Sharpening and honing should be done with whetstones only. Hand wash and dry immediately after use, especially when working with acidic ingredients. Avoid cutting bones, nutshells, or frozen foods.
Recommended to purchase with Custom-Cut Saya Knife Cover Sheath
Care & Origin
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Care Instructions
- Hand wash only.
Dry immediately.
Avoid the dishwasher. - Sharpening Method
- Sharpen by hand using whetstones. Do not use honing rods.