{"title":"Bunka Knives","description":"\u003cspan class=\"new-h1\"\u003eBunka Knife\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"new-h2\"\u003eMultipurpose cooking knife\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bunka doesn't have the name recognition of a Gyuto or Santoku, but for cooks who discover it, it’s a very useful knife. It occupies a specific sweet spot - the versatility of a Santoku with an angular tip that opens it up to a broader range of tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote - In Japan the word \"bunka\" is a bit more all encompassing and can have a rounded beak like the santoku. However in this collection we have listed only those with angular tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bunka is a shorter double-bevel multipurpose blade, typically 165mm to 180mm, with a flat profile similar to a Santoku. The defining difference is the tip: where a Santoku has a rounded sheepsfoot tip, the Bunka has an angular tip - the spine drops sharply to meet the edge at a pronounced point. That tip is useful for precision work, scoring, and detail cuts that a Santoku can't manage as cleanly. The flat belly makes it excellent for the push-down chopping motion that most home cooks use naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits cooks who want the manoeuvrability of a shorter blade but find the Santoku's rounded tip a bit limiting. It's also a strong choice for anyone drawn to the aesthetic - the angular tip gives the Bunka a distinctive profile that many cooks find appealing, and the knives in this category often feature striking finishes and damascus patterns. That said, the appeal is functional as well as visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a Santoku, the Bunka handles identically for most daily tasks - chopping, dicing, slicing vegetables and proteins - but the pointed tip adds capability for scoring fish skin, detail trimming, and fine cuts. Compared to a Gyuto, it's shorter and more suited to smaller boards and quicker tasks, with less reach for long slicing strokes. The downside of the Bunka compared to the Santoku is that the edge is more delicate and susceptible to damage while the Santoku has the safer and more durable tip design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen choosing, 165mm to 180mm covers most use cases. Stainless steel is the practical everyday option, though the Bunka is well represented in carbon and powder steel at the higher end of the range.\nThe Bunka is the knife for cooks who want a Santoku that does a little more.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saji-ochre-cowbone-r2-175mm-bunka","title":"Saji Ochre Cowbone R2 175mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaji Custom 175mm Bunka for Chef's Armoury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bunka is an excellent blade for slicing, dicing and chopping your way through a myriad of kitchen goodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b5394;\"\u003ePlease note: The handle colour in this batch is a light tone similar to the photo, different from previous batches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0b5394;\"\u003ePlease Note: The handle colour varies from light to quite deep ochre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e101 Layer Ochre Cowbone Handle - Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaji-san's knives follow an organic line from the tip of the blade to the handle to create a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting edge is R2 powder steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e101 layer nickel damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid cowbone handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs this knife is handforged the pattern is unique to each blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives deserve luxurious surrounds, so each comes with a hand made kiri wood box to rest in after a hard day in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each knife is handmade the textures, colours and measurements may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e303mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e243gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2 core \/ 101 layer damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2042217217,"sku":"SABO170BU","price":725.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/saji-ochre-cowbone-r2-light-bunka.jpg?v=1763543444"},{"product_id":"saji-desert-ironwood-175mm-bunka","title":"Saji Ironwood R2 175mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaji Custom 175mm Bunka for Chef's Armoury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bunka is an excellent blade for slicing, dicing and chopping your way through a myriad of kitchen goodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e101 Layer Desert Ironwood Handle Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaji-san's knives follow an organic line from the tip of the blade to the handle to create a work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExotic 101 layer nickel damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid desert ironwood handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eR2 powder steel core joined with a highly polished stainless bolster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives deserve luxurious surrounds, so each comes with a hand made kiri wood box to rest in after a hard day in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"95%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e315mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2 core \/ 101 layer damascus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2042218241,"sku":"SAIR170BU","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/saji-ironwood-175-bunka.jpg?v=1479964139"},{"product_id":"masakage-black-forged-170-bunka-yakka","title":"Masakage Black Forged 170 Bunka - Yakka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMasakage Black Forged 170mm Bunka - Yakka Handle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFukui Bunka\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust think of a Bunka as being the hot cousin of the pretty, yet friendly girl in high school called Santoku. They share similar DNA yet despite being from the country the Bunka gets invited to all the best parties and everyone wants to take them home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer your chefs knife a little longer or a tad shorter, or possibly favour a different handle, order from the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/bespoke-choose-knife-type\"\u003eChef's Armoury Bespoke\u003c\/a\u003e range of Fukui blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMasakage Black Forged Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand forged goodness all the way from Fukui prefecture. Easy to care for stainless steel is beaten into submission around a core of super blue carbon steel. This is the best of both worlds especially if you are new to the upkeep of carbon steel. Aogami Super is famed for its superior edge retention and it is an absolute pleasure to resharpen if you are a stoner like us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hammer marks are hand peened during the cold forging stage and the black scale is left for your rustic enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand, the pattern and finish of each knife will vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian Yakka handles (colour and wood grain will vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the separate care instructions tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. If knives are left wet after use they may rust. Rust spots are easily removed with rust cleaner. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e308mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e140gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4mm (average)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63-65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3 layer - Stainless clad AoSuper Core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba, V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28499603597,"sku":"MSA170BBUYA","price":469.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/masakage-black-bunka-170-yakka-handle.jpg?v=1479125972"},{"product_id":"kuro-kuma-ishi-180mm-oobunka","title":"Kuro Kuma Ishi 180mm Oobunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi 180mm Oobunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade like a bunka but bigger. Just think of it as an oversized santoku and the two of you will get along just fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi Knife Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the hand-hammered copper and aluminium pots from Kansai, the pebble stone like surface pattern of the Ishi series is meticulously crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucking the trend of whippet thin \"laser\" knives these blades are hammer forged with strong distal taper, thicker at the spine but quickly thin to a cutting edge with impressive out of the box sharpness. Another feature is exquisite forging and accurate quenching to high hardness. A joy to use and even more fun to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's Armoury have combined forged Japanese blades with unique Australian hardwoods to create the Kuro Kuma brand. The philosophy is simple - stylishly forged chef knives that are razor sharp, yet robust enough for a daily drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive pebble stone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeriously sharp straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged shirogami carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClad in stainless steel for easy care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian made jarrah handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Over time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean-by-northman\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. Read the Care Instructions tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Kuro Kuma Ishi to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estainless clad, white 2 carbon core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33980171789,"sku":"KKIS180OO","price":389.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/kurokuma-ishi-180-oobunka-1.jpg?v=1489397687"},{"product_id":"kuro-kuma-ishi-180mm-santoku","title":"Kuro Kuma Ishi 180mm Santoku","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi 180mm Santoku\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA uniquely shaped santoku that shows some of the heritage of this style of blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you travel back in knife history before santoku there was as style of blade with a pointed tip called the bunka-bocho. The pointy tip of the bunka was considered too aggressive in some western markets so a clever chappy redesigned the good old bunka with a rounded tip and coined the phrase santoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Ishi Knife Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the hand-hammered copper and aluminium pots from Kansai, the pebble stone like surface pattern of the Ishi series is meticulously crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBucking the trend of whippet thin \"laser\" knives these blades are hammer forged with strong distal taper, thicker at the spine but quickly thin to a cutting edge with impressive out of the box sharpness. Another feature is exquisite forging and accurate quenching to high hardness. A joy to use and even more fun to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's Armoury have combined forged Japanese blades with unique Australian hardwoods to create the Kuro Kuma brand. The philosophy is simple - stylishly forged chef knives that are razor sharp, yet robust enough for a daily drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive pebble stone finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeriously sharp straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged shirogami carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClad in stainless steel for easy care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian made jarrah handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Over time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean-by-northman\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. Read the Care Instructions tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Kuro Kuma Ishi to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSantoku\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estainless clad, white 2 carbon core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12218483605620,"sku":"KKIS180SA","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/kurokuma-ishi-180-santoku-1.jpg?v=1528108470"},{"product_id":"kurosaki-wenge-165mm-bunka","title":"Kurosaki Wenge 165mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003e165 Bunka By Kurosaki\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurosaki san has created a bunka that is useful for a variety of tasks from slicing and dicing to chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged from clad R2 powder steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWenge hardwood handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCould probably win the next season of X-factor for good looks alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKurosaki san's signature random textured finish is highly polished to help with release of food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpened to a v-bevel for ease of re-sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ultra sharp cutting experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKurosaki Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreviously in the employ of Master Blacksmith Kato of Masakage fame, Kurosaki san has been making knives for the last 13 years and last year made the move to become independent. Describing himself as \u003cem\u003e“not a natural blacksmith”\u003c\/em\u003e he has worked hard at perfecting his art under the hand of his master for 12 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKurosaki-san is committed to creating practical knives that are also a thing of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's Armoury are the official importer of Kurosaki kitchen knives in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The handles are made from natural wood and will vary in grain and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.4mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2 clad in stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40585295823026,"sku":"KUSHZ-165BU","price":469.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/kurosaki-wenge-165-bunka.jpg?v=1626940819"},{"product_id":"moriguchi-luna-170mm-bunka","title":"Moriguchi Luna 170mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMoriguchi Luna 170mm Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMultipurpose damascus chef knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLuna Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shiny nature of Luna by Moriguchi will bring out your inner bower bird. But don’t be fooled by the high sheen tsuchime finish or contrast Damascus, these blades are serious kit made from high carbon stainless that is whippet thin for those extra fine cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuna features a 50\/50 bevel suitable for left or right handers and can be used as a daily drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood handles are locally made from Western Australian jarrah which is known to be a very durable timber with an antimicrobial quality. Over time the natural wood will become more tactile and enhance its non-slip nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless damascus - 67 layers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer finish with a bright polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid jarrah wood handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"95%\" summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e173mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e315mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e131g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAUS10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42057701425411,"sku":"MOLU170BU","price":275.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/moriguchi-luna-170-bunka-japanese-knife.jpg?v=1764928310"},{"product_id":"kuro-kuma-black-forged-170-bunka-wenge","title":"Kuro Kuma Black Forged 170 Bunka - Wenge","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Black Forged 170mm Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bunka is an ancient version of the modern day santoku, that can be used for a multitude of cutting tasks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKuro Kuma Black Forged Knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese forged blades from Kuro Kuma have a core of Blue 2 carbon steel that has been tempered to high hardness for excellent edge retention. The stainless-steel cladding is lightly textured with the blacksmiths hammer and bears the blackened surface from the forging and quenching process. This helps with food release and the stainless cladding makes for easier maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall feel is rock solid to give you extra confidence when cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's Armoury have combined forged Japanese blades with unique Australian hardwoods to create the Kuro Kuma brand. The philosophy is simple - stylishly forged chef knives that are sharp, yet robust enough for a daily drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable workhorse knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer forged Aogami carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClad in stainless steel for easy care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAustralian made wenge wood handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Over time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean-by-northman\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e. Read the Care Instructions tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd the Kuro Kuma Black Forged chef knife to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" align=\"center\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e148gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2mm tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003estainless clad, blue 2 carbon core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42492140028163,"sku":"KUBF170BUWE","price":309.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/products\/kurokuma-premade-black-forged-170-bunka-2-wenge.jpg?v=1668425715"},{"product_id":"kato-psd-165mm-bunka","title":"Kato PSD 165mm Bunka - Ancient Red Gum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBunka Knife - 165mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bunka is amazing for accurate precision tasks. 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For millennia sturdy redgum trees have lined the mighty Murray river, some falling into the river's depths only to be discovered thousands of years later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef's Armoury's Ancient Redgum handle has been dated to approximately 6240  years (give or take a few decades) and is a testament to the durability of this great timber. Each handle has its own personality, some have tiny holes from where a small creature once lived and some richly textured grain enhanced with minerals. The timber has also been stablised with resin and attached to a blonde coloured bolster made of durable pakkawood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecarbon dating was carried out by University of Waikato radiocarbon dating lab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese blades have a thin profile so tough ingredients such as a hard skin pumpkin and nuts should be avoided to prevent chipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs all knives are handmade the pattern will vary from blade to blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the handle is natural wood, colour and grain of wood will vary. Each handle is individual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"95%\" summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e167mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e313mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR2 clad in stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is very limited production so if this is the knife for you, buy one while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43754704797955,"sku":"YOPSD165BU","price":635.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/kato-psd-165-bunka-ancient-red-gum-ii-1.jpg?v=1750378310"},{"product_id":"saji-yuuyake-170mm-bunka","title":"Saji Yuuyake 170mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaji 170mm Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work of art is a multipurpose knife with similar flatter profile like the Santoku but with a pointy tip for greater accuracy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYuuyake Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis masterpiece is handcrafted by the Saji workshop. Hammer forged from new generation steel by TSS that builds on the famous VG10 that has been a mainstay for Japanese knives over 20 years or more. VG10W adds tungsten (W) to the already reliable recipe of VG10. This disperses fine and hard carbides throughout the steel and improves both wear resistance and ease of sharpening. According to the steel-works this new material has 20% higher durability and strength over VG10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf course Saji san is one of the first knifemakers to get his hands on VG10W to create Yuuyake (translating as afterglow of sunset). Saji san has created a flowing suminagashi pattern intertwined with layers of copper and brass. This is all finished with an aged cowbone handle (sorry no vegan option).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn comparison to Saji san's infamous R2 Ironwood series, the Yuuyake blades are thinner behind the edge with keener sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxurious knife with veins of copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid cowbone handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore of VG10W steel - with added tungsten for higher durability and  performance; clad in layers of stainless steel, copper and brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the knives are handmade each knife is individual and the pattern and handle will vary from blade to blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"95%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e228gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-61\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVG10w, copper, brass\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43877916311811,"sku":"SAYU170BU","price":858.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/saji-yuuyake-170mm-bunka_5fbde830-fe0d-43a2-a217-edfe423c1363.jpg?v=1697879116"},{"product_id":"moriguchi-nero-165mm-bunka","title":"Moriguchi Nero 165mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMoriguchi Nero Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like a santoku but sexier with a pointy tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMoriguchi Nero Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from top end Super Blue (Aosuper) carbon steel, with even higher carbon content than Blue #1. This super steel has added tungsten for hardness, molybdenum for toughness and vanadium for wear resistance. The carbon steel core is clad in stainless steel making it easier to care for than pure carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore of a workhorse than a racehorse, these blades have a hammer texture with good food release.  Aosuper steel is a lot of fun to sharpen and the edge can retain a very low angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother stand out feature of this range is the oval shaped handle with a little more girth than standard octagonal handles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exposed edge on these blades will patina (change colour) which is natural for Aosuper carbon steel, but the benefit of the Aosuper steel is the fantastic edge retention and cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe core material is made from carbon steel so care should be taken to keep the edge dry after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a thin coat of Camellia oil to the carbon edge before storage to protect from moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver time the black may scratch and wear with extended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs the handle is natural wood, colour and grain may vary from the photo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e173mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 - 62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAo Super carbon clad in stainless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43936413712643,"sku":"MONEBL165BU","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/moriguchi-nero-165-bunka-japanese-knife.jpg?v=1764929164"},{"product_id":"masakage-yuki-170-bunka","title":"Masakage Yuki 170 Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMasakage Yuki 170mm Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love a santoku, but this bunka will do everything a santoku does with artistic flair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMasakage Yuki range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured finish many would call Nashiji but Masakage has gone with Yuki (snow) to help you reminisce about first tracks at Tenjindaira. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand forged white 2 carbon steel core is clad in stainless steel for extra ease of maintenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese knives sit squarely in the comfort zone of workhorse which is thicker than a racehorse and livelier than basashi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll blades made by hand so they will display subtle nuances from the photos supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e......\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by hand, the pattern and finish of each knife will vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTactile natural rosewood handle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind suitable for left and right handed users.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the separate care instructions tab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time a natural patina will form on the exposed edge of carbon steel. The edge will change colour. This is the nature of carbon steel. If knives are left wet after use they may rust. Rust spots are easily removed with rust cleaner. For maintenance we recommend \u003ca href=\"\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rust-clean\"\u003erust cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e139gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7mm tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62-63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e3 layer - Stainless clad white 2 Core\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba, V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44308451262723,"sku":"MSYU170BU","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/masakage-yuki-170-bunka-chefs-armoury.jpg?v=1774852722"},{"product_id":"saji-ps-170mm-bunka","title":"Saji PS 170mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaji 175mm Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf need a bunka, why not have a bunka that will bring you joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSaji PS series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the renowned workshop of Saji comes another labour of love. The blade is forged in fire from advanced powder steel and finished with a multifaceted texture above the shinogi. Below this centre line is a subtle hollow grind. Designed as a steady, reliable workhorse knife that will bring joy in every deliberate cut offering endurance in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraftsmanship extends far beyond the blade itself. The Saji workshop has crafted each handle with care and tradition in luxurious desert Ironwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn every detail the knife is a testament to mindful knifemaking, for those who appreciate best made tools crafted one by one by skilled hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid desert ironwood handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowder steel core for extra hardness and edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly polished stainless bolster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\" width=\"95%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e301mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e198gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47290610745603,"sku":"SAPS170BU","price":569.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/saji-ps-170-bunka.jpg?v=1759314100"},{"product_id":"saji-sapphire-175mm-bunka","title":"Saji Sapphire 175mm Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSaji Custom 175mm Bunka for Chef's Armoury\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bunka is an excellent blade for slicing, dicing and chopping your way through a myriad of kitchen goodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSapphire Pine Handle - Limited Edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery limited edition Saji knives and forged and sculpted in Fukui.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged VG10 deep-etch damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePine cone handle with Sapphire resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel bolster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs this knife is handforged the pattern is unique to each blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50\/50 edge grind make these knives suitable for left and right handed users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs each knife is handmade the textures, colours and measurements may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e212gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61-62\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVG10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50:50 V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48339465109763,"sku":"SASA170BU","price":689.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/saji-sapphire-180mm-bunka-knife-japan.jpg?v=1780735697"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-w2-180-bunka","title":"Hado Sumi W2 180 Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHado White Carbon Steel 180 Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision-focused bunka made with white #2 carbon steel with a fine k-tip for detailed prep work and exceptional control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSumi W2 Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis series is forged by Tanaka-san, which tells you it's not something that rolled off a production line between a toaster and a microwave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the edge it's impressively thin, with a slight hollow grind that helps it move through vegetables, meat and herbs with remarkably little effort. The knife doesn't so much force its way through food as politely part it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of it is White #2 carbon steel clad in soft iron and finished with a traditional kasumi polish. It's the sort of steel that rewards a bit of care. Leave it wet and it'll complain. Look after it however, and it'll take an edge that's sharp enough to make most factory knives feel as though they're being a bit lazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toasted oak handle suits the blade perfectly. Simple, comfortable and free from unnecessary drama, it feels like a tool rather than an ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe blade is carbon steel clad in iron and can rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend applying \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend buying some \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rust Clean\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/rust-clean\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erust clean\u003c\/a\u003e, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese blades have a thin edge and are not for heavy handed cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHado Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHado knives are produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in the historic knife making town Sakai, Osaka and have quickly gained a cult following among those in the know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Sakai based workshop houses a team of sharpeners who believe knife making is about more than achieving exceptional sharpness; it is about expressing individuality, dedication, and passion through their work. Each artisan contributes their unique skills and character, pouring their soul into every blade they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that offers more than outstanding performance. Beyond its cutting ability, each Hado knife is designed to resonate with its user, to experience craftsmanship of the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS: Hado knives have some of the most beautiful packaging in the Japanese knife industry, making them a very gift-able option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable summary=\"\" width=\"95%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e166mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e316mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e156g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.3mm tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62(+1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhite 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba, V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eApprox 49mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340450836739,"sku":"HASUW2180BU","price":495.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/hado-sumi-w2-180-bunka.jpg?v=1780747553"},{"product_id":"hado-sumi-b1d-180-bunka-padouk","title":"Hado Sumi B1D 180 Bunka Padouk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHado Blue Carbon Steel 180 Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision-focused bunka made with damascus carbon steel with a fine k-tip for detailed prep work and exceptional control.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSumi B1D Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are gloriously tall, giving it the sort of road presence normally associated with a Range Rover. Behind the edge, it's thin, with a subtle hollow grind that allows it to slip through vegetables, meat and herbs with all the resistance of a hot cannonball through custard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B1D series are forged by Tanaka-san, which immediately tells you two things. First, it's serious. And second, somewhere in Japan, a man has spent more time thinking about steel than he has about himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen there's the steel. Blue #1 at the core, clad in soft iron and dressed in a beautiful Damascus finish. This isn't stainless, sensible, safe steel. No. This is proper steel. The sort that develops character, demands attention, and rewards you with an edge so sharp it makes lasers seem a bit half-hearted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handles are made from padouk with a deep red-orange tone that over time mellows into a richer, darker tone, much like a fine whisky ageing in a barrel, gaining character rather than simply getting old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe blade is carbon steel clad in iron and can rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend applying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend buying some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/rust-clean\" title=\"Rust Clean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erust clean\u003c\/a\u003e, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese blades have a thin edge and are not for heavy handed cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHado Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHado knives are produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in the historic knife making town Sakai, Osaka and have quickly gained a cult following among those in the know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Sakai based workshop houses a team of sharpeners who believe knife making is about more than achieving exceptional sharpness; it is about expressing individuality, dedication, and passion through their work. Each artisan contributes their unique skills and character, pouring their soul into every blade they create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a knife that offers more than outstanding performance. Beyond its cutting ability, each Hado knife is designed to resonate with its user, to experience craftsmanship of the hands that shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS: Hado knives have some of the most beautiful packaging in the Japanese knife industry, making them a very gift-able option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"95%\" summary=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBunka\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e315mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e136g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5mm tapered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epin tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHRC (hardness)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63(+1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlue 1 damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRyoba, V bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox 50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chefs Armoury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48340475183363,"sku":"HASUB1D180BU","price":708.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/6397\/files\/hado-sumi-b1d-180-bunka-padouk.jpg?v=1780747968"},{"product_id":"hado-junpaku-w1-180-bunka","title":"Hado Junpaku W1 180 Bunka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHado White #1 Carbon Steel 180 Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA precision-focused bunka with a fine k-tip for detailed prep work and exceptional control. White 1 carbon steel clad in stainless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJunpaku Series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunpaku has a core of White #1 carbon steel - the purist's steel. Incredibly clean, notoriously demanding, and utterly unforgiving of shortcuts. It's the kind of material that separates craftsmen from merely competent makers, requiring exceptional skill from both the smith who forges it (Tanaka san) and the sharpener who brings it to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make ownership more practical, the White #1 core is clad in stainless steel. You still get all the cutting performance and character of a high-carbon edge, but with significantly easier maintenance and far less worry about corrosion on the blade's outer surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beautifully defined shinogi line speaks volumes about the precision of the grind and the consistency of the work. It's not decoration—it's evidence of craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the knife is an octagonal handle crafted from wenge, a hardwood prized for its strength, stability, and striking appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe blade has a carbon core that can rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend applying \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/camellia-oil-tsubaki\" title=\"Camellia Oil\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e for storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewe recommend buying some \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chefsarmoury.com\/collections\/knife-care-products\/products\/rust-clean\" title=\"Rust Clean\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003erust clean\u003c\/a\u003e, just in case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethese blades have a thin edge and are not for heavy handed cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHado Knives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHado knives are produced by Fukui Co., Ltd. in the historic knife making town Sakai, Osaka and have quickly gained a cult following among those in the know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir Sakai based workshop houses a team of sharpeners who believe knife making is about more than achieving exceptional sharpness; it is about expressing individuality, dedication, and passion through their work. 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