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About Masashi Shiroshu -
Look at this knife! It’s so pretty. I’ve always referred to blades this good-looking as functional art pieces because they’re still tools meant to be used. The simple, elegant handle perfectly contrasts the stunning blade and keeps the knife lightweight yet confident, exactly how I like my kitchen knives.
Masashi-san made this knife from a phenomenal steel called SLD, which he can push to the absolute limits of hardness due entirely to his knifemaking genius and a few top-secret techniques. He sharpens this knife with his unique trademark edge, making the back end a little tougher for chopping and the tip finer for delicate work.
First training with his brother at Yoshikane, then striking out on his own, Masashi Yamamoto relentlessly pursues the creation of a perfect knife using the traditional techniques passed down in his family and augmented by a modern understanding of metallurgy. He’s also a certified badass, forging in flip-flops and lighting cigarettes off red-hot steel like an 80’s action hero.
About the Shape - The Bunka is a bonafide badass, like a kitchen knife in a leather jacket. It is a multi-purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture". This multi-purpose kitchen knife is great for dicing, slicing or mincing. Like a santoku, it's a cross between the nakiri and a gyuto, just a little more badass looking.
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Bunka
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| Maintenance Level | Low |
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| Thickness | 140 mm |
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| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Pagoda Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
| Knife Line | Masashi Shiroshu |
| Blacksmith | Masashi Yamamoto |
| Made in | Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
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Overall rating: 4.909091 / 5 from 11 reviews.
Review topics: ["knife"].
"These are some of the sharpest knives you'll ever use. They hold an edge incredibly well. They don't ship easy and a light ceramic rod puts them right back to exactly how they were when I took them out of the box. The handles are amazing. I have keep them with beeswax. Just follow the instructions and always wash and dry immediately after use. These are literally family heirloom knives."
"Great knife cannot go wrong worth every penny can’t wait to buy the nakiri"
"The MASASHI 165mm BUNKA is my favorite all around chef knife."
"had an amazing experience buying my first japanese knife. unfortunately I can’t remember the mans name who helped me but he was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly and all around a great guy to talk to. will definitely be back to this store whenever i get the chance"
"Working with this knife enhances the entire cooking experience. While visually stunning, the ease it cuts through all sorts of food is incredible and it makes the act of cutting a pleasure. Buy it and you will never want to use another knife."
"This is the first Japanese knife I’ve purchased, so take that with this review. It’s beautiful, light, and has a Lovely shape . Very happy"
"Japanese knives are amazing. I use this knife more than my other knives because it's just so satisfying and sharp. You can't beat how good it cuts veggies."
"This knife was beautiful, my only complaint is that the tip was warped and cause it to break on the first use."
"I love the look of this knife, I've found it incredibly useful for banging through large numbers of vegetables and is a good size for both big and small cuts."
"I'm very pleased with this knife. It follows the principle that objects should be both beautiful and designed logically. The handle is comfortable, and feels suitably weighted. It's light but it doesn't feel flimsy or of poor quality. It's a beautiful blade and a pleasurable tool; well worth the price."
