Honyaki Bunka (7 in.) with Hookthorn and Amboyna - 1095 Carbon Steel

Product Description for Honyaki Bunka (7 in.) with Hookthorn and Amboyna - 1095 Carbon Steel

Maker: Pieter van der Bank (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $325.00
Item num: 112251
** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind **
Blade length: 7.60 in.
Cutting edge length: 7.10 in.
Total length: 12.70 in.
Blade height (at heel): 2.05 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.13 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.02 in.
Item weight: 6.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 11.6 oz.
Blade: 1095 carbon steel with a Japanese clay zone heat treatment
Bolster: Amboyna
Handle: Hookthorn wood
Description: Pieter van der Bank of PVB Knives is a bladesmith from the small town of Heidelberg located in the Western Cape of South Africa. Pieter has been hand crafting unique kitchen knives since 2016 and focuses on both European style and Japanese style chef's knives. His fit and finish is excellent and his understanding of chef knife geometry is equally well thought through.
A bunka is the Japanese general purpose chef's knife that many cooks today have added to their kitchen favorites. A knife of many talents, a bunka easily handles all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. In fact, many people even prefer it to a European-style chef’s knife. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, the bunka is light, agile, and very easy to maneuver. There's just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to the bunka's versatility. Whether slicing, dicing, or mincing, this bunka will be a perfect choice.
The 1095 carbon steel blade ensures a keen, long lasting edge with chip resistance. A differential clay zone heat treatment (called honyaki in Japan) ensures a keen, long lasting edge. This heat treatment technique was borrowed from the world of high performance Japanese swords. The spine was coated in clay prior to quenching. The undulating heat treatment line shows the transition between the softer, supportive spine and the ultra-hard cutting edge. The blade is flat ground to ensure a high performance, effortless cut. We recommend using camellia oil to protect the carbon steel blade and natural wood handle.
The Japanese-inspired oval handle combines South African hookthorn with stabilized amboyna burl. This ambidextrous handle provides a comfortable grip with no hot spots. These elegant woods will hold up well to the harsh demands of a professional kitchen. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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