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About HADO Shiosai - Man, this is such an elegant knife. The clean polish, the tasteful hammered tsuchime pattern on the blade. HADO Sakai knives are really in a league of their own, and their choice of SG2 steel for this line only accentuates that. This steel is as futuristic as this blade looks, cutting just as well as the carbon steels of olde, but totally rust-free.
These knives carry just enough weight to feel confident. The balance, the steel, and the tasteful polishing along the spine and behind the heel all make this a supremely enjoyable knife to wield.
About the Shape - The Ko Bunka is a smaller version of a Bunka. Any guesses on what “Ko” means in Japanese? You nailed it! It translates to “small.” This little knife is awesome because it still gives you knuckle clearance on the cutting board. Making sure you can mince garlic and comfortably chop veggies. A badass love child of the Bunka and Petty knife, it works for smaller jobs in the hand or as an all-purpose blade.
| Shape | Ko-Bunka |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | 62 - 63 |
| Edge/Bevel | |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut |
| Knife Line | HADO Shiosai |
| Sharpener | Naohiro Nomura |
| Sharpened in | Sakai, Osaka, Japan |
| Brand | Hado Sakai |
A note about measurements: Knife edge length is shorter than stated, as Sakai knives are measured from the front of the handle to the tip. Additionally, some knives feature a small 'machi' gap between the handle and blade.
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Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 10 reviews.
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"This ko-bunka quickly became the default knife to grab in the kitchen. Looks great, feels great in the hand, and super low maintenance since it's stainless steel. The metal by the handle is even polished smooth so that it's comfortable to hold a finger there. Can't recommend enough if you're looking for a smaller utility knife that does most kitchen tasks."
"Great knife for those with smaller hands, its my every day work horse and I couldn't be happier. Light, perfectly balanced and stays sharp forever. I was eyeing this knife for a while but hesitated due to the price, after owning if to a few months now I can confidently say it is very worth the price tag."
"love this knife works well in every situation"
"Super fast shipment . . . in just 2 days from Canada to Switzerland. Since I make my own handles, first thing was switching the slightly boring handle for a fancy one. The handles are only attached with hot glue, so a little work with a heat gun and the original handle came right off . . . still intact. The knife itself is flawless as everything else I have seen from Hado."
"This was my first japanese knife. Phsyco. Gliding through onions, peppers, celery, you name it, the knife will take it. My first time ever with a wa style handle and I ABSOLUTELY love it!! The k-tip allow insane control- the control that rivals the petty. Stunded by the preforance; thrilled by the experience. If there was a blade that could cut through space and time this would be the one to do that"
"I was looking for a shorter knife for the quick vegetable chopping, garlic mincing, and peeling jobs that a utility knife would typically do, but without the annoyance of having to account for my knuckles hitting the cutting board. The shorter length and K tip also helps me aim due to my lack of depth perception."
"This Ko-Bunka is beautiful. I asked Luca what was different and caught his eye in the Garage Sale. He motioned me over and said this one. He handed it to me and said, I hope that there is one left for me to buy after the sale. Then, I think he shed a tear. Sweet knife. Perfect for murdering vegetables. Beautiful in the hand and it is a looker."
"I prefer knives with shorter blades. Excellent fit and finish, nice comfortable handle tall enough to keep hands away from cutting board, very sharp"
"Hado's work fits my personal chef preferences to a Tee. The Tsuchime damascus and finish give it an extremely unique look. The high grind also allows the knife to cut almost as thin as my Kobayashi despite being thicker at the spine. This is perfect forca ko-bunka as the spine thickness doesn't come into play for ko-bunka cutting jobs. The best feature though, is the height of the blade despite the thinness. It's taller than other ko-bunkas which makes it operate much like a chef knife thats easier to clean. A great addition that gets used a lot"
"Perfect alternative for a petty. I don't hit my knuckles on the board. SG2 is very lively and sharp; it really glides through food."
