Bunka Chef's Knife with Amboyna Burl (7 in.) - Yu-Shoku

Product Description for Bunka Chef's Knife with Amboyna Burl (7 in.) - Yu-Shoku

Maker: Sam Reed (Reed, Hammer & Needle) (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $735.00
Item num: 111003
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 7.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.80 in.
Total length: 12.10 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.38 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 6.00 oz.
Blade: Hand forged Yu-Shoku - V-Toku 2 carbon steel core with brass, copper and stainless mokume
Handle: Stabilized amboyna burl with a copper spacer
Description: Sam Reed is a craftsman and metalworker living in Seattle, WA. He's happiest when he's making beautiful and functional things. Everything he designs and makes is meant to be used.
A bunka is a Japanese general purpose chef's knife. Like the santoku, the bunka is a knife of many talents that can easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, the bunka is light, agile, and very easy to maneuver. There's plenty belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to the bunka's versatility.
The blade is hand forged Yu-Shoku. Alternating layers of brass, copper, and stainless steel surround a V-Toku2 carbon steel core. The dramatic blade combines the exceptional edge holding of carbon steel with significantly easier care. V-Toku2, the steel which forms the cutting edge, is a 'super-steel' created by Takefu, in Japan. Very high in carbon content (approx. 1-1.1%), this steel holds and takes an amazing edge. Because this knife is made from carbon steel, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust. The blade has tremendous, thin geometry and will effortlessly slice and chop. The spine and choil are nicely rounded for comfort. Reed's mark is on the right side of the blade.
The ambidextrous Japanese-inspired handle is a style called a half-round. The faceted top is matched with a rounded base for comfort. The handle is warm toned amboyna burl. A copper spacer assists the handle to adjust to temperature and humidity changes -- as well as bringing out warm tones in the presentation grade wood. By using stabilized wood, Reed has ensured the handle combines durability with the beauty of natural wood. The handle is comfortable in both a pinch grip and a full handle grip. Like other knives, this knife should not go in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout! This nimble chef's knife is sure to become a kitchen favorite!


Availability: In stock. Usually ships in 1-2 business days