Misuzu Large Bunka 21cm

Handcrafted Japanese Bunka

Blade: Double-edged

Steel: VG10, Soft Stainless Clad

HRC: 60

Maker: Yamato Miyawaki, Misuzu in Hyogo, Japan

Size: Blade length 210mm. Total length 345mm. Width 50mm. Width of handle 23mm. Weight 125g.

Purpose: All ingredients. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat and fish. Good for large ingredients.

Function: Chop and slice.

Large Bunka is a standard size Bunka knife, suitable for any ingredients. Handy for cutting large and more solid ingredients such big pumpkins, watermelons etc.

Knife handle is made with magnolia wood and finished with a natural lacquer of ‘Urushi’. Urushi is a natural tree sap that forms a transparent coating to protect and beautifully enhance traditional Japanese woodwork. It provides water-resistance and an antibacterial effect to keep your handle safe and durable.

Handcrafted in Ono, Hyogo, Japan. This region is one of last of Japan where craftsman are still making knives with traditional knife making skills and practices. Each craftsman works collaboratively to ensure the tradition is kept alive and passed onto the next generation. We are proud to support this community.

Knife care: Please wash and dry the knife straight after use and never put it in dishwasher. Heating the blades will cause stretching and is detrimental to the quality. Please store in a dry and cool spot.