Integral Damascus Bunka Chef's Knife (7-1/4") with Buckeye Burl

Product Description for Integral Damascus Bunka Chef's Knife (7-1/4") with Buckeye Burl

Maker: C. Luis Pina (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 100567
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.20 in.
Total length: 11.80 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.15 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 8.00 oz.
Blade: Mosaic damascus forged from 1080 and 15n20 carbon steels
Bolster: Integral damascus
Handle: Stabilized buckeye burl
Description: Washington knifemaker, C. Luis Pina, is an exceptional bladesmith and specializes in kitchen knives. He apprenticed under Mastersmith David Lisch and is currently sharing a workshop with Mareko Maumasi. Luis' past career as a chef provides him with an understanding of chef's knives that is rarely found elsewhere.
Bunka are a Japanese general purpose knife used for a wide range of common kitchen tasks. These can be used anytime a gyuto or santoku might be called for. The triangular tip, sometimes called a kiritsuke tip, results in a detail oriented, yet stronger tip than the gyuto. From chopping to slicing, like santoku, bunka are a tremendous general purpose knife in the kitchen. This is sure to become your goto knife!
Pina began forging this integral chef's knife from 1080 and 15N20 carbon steels. The fine patterned mosaic damascus is immediately captivating and draws attention for closer examination. Because this knife is forged from carbon steels, we recommend camellia oil to avoid rust and oxidation. By forging closely to shape, he ensures optimal grain structure for a keen, long lasting edge. The blade is beautifully thin for clean, perfect cuts.
The bolster is fully integral to the blade, with the damascus pattern moving seamlessly from bolster to blade. This technique has superior structural integrity and requires a particularly talented smith.
The handle is formed from presentation grade buckeye burl wood that is brought to a high polish. The convoluted wood is particularly beautiful. The stabilized buckeye burl will hold up well to the demands of either a professional or home kitchen. The right-handed, D-shaped (shinogi) handle is extremely comfortable and the knife has great balance. G10 and nickel silver spacers assist the handle adjust to humidity changes.
Excellent work throughout!


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