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About Masakage Kumo - Takumi Ikeda-san loves making stunning damascus blades, and the Kumo is no exception. The name means ‘cloud’ in Japanese, inspired by the cloud-like patterns in the steel. Sandwiched between those gorgeous steel layers is a core of crazy-sharp VG10 stainless steel, an incredible material made to perform like ancient carbon steel but with minimal maintenance. The result is a blade that cuts like a dream while being super easy to care for.
Ikeda-san, the nephew of legendary blacksmith and Takefu Knife Village co-founder Katsushige Anryu-san, began his knifemaking apprenticeship in 2007. In January 2021, Anryu-san officially passed the reins of Anryu Hamono to Ikeda-san. By that point, Ikeda-san was already a master and doing most of the forging at Anryu Hamono. With some serious traditional skills under his belt and a fresh outlook on knifemaking, Ikeda-san is already doing the family legacy justice.
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 | 2.4 mm |
| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | 60 - 62 |
| Edge/Bevel | |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Cherrywood Red Pakkawood Collar |
| Knife Line | Masakage Kumo |
| Blacksmith | Takumi Ikeda |
| Made in | Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
| Brand | Masakage |
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: 5.0 / 5 from 17 reviews.
Review topics: ["size","looks","staff","handle","service","knife","blade","tool"].
"It’s the "one for all" knife. Maybe even more versatile than a regular bunka or santoku. Bought it to replace a masakage bunka that I gave to my mama (she tried it and loved it). Knife is surprisingly light. Blade is ultra thin, a little like a barber shavette. Nice look. Patterns on the damascus blade are low-key, queer and mesmerizing. A loyal cooking companion."
"The knife looks fantastic, and really a great overall sharpness and feel of the blade. The handle sits well in my hand. Very wonderful to use, and looks stunning when you're not using it."
"I just left a review for the Masakage Koishi Ko-Bunka (identical shape & size) where I stated it was possibly my favourite small knife... well, my Kumo Ko-Bunka might be it as well. The size, blade profile and handling of this Ko-Bunka is just fantastic and I generally prefer using this shape over a similar-sized utility or petty knife. While the Koishi is all about that silky carbon-steel performance, this Kumo also performs very well with the added bonus of absolutely stunning looks. Anryu-san does something special with these Kumos and they really punch above their weight... maybe its that VG10 forging effect we hear about. And that Damascus is simply gorgeous!"
"This is the second knife we have bought from Knifewear in Calgary. Not for me but for my wife Carol who swears by them. Happy cook.. Happy eating .. for me. Very well run company in a niche market. Thanks Brian Haller"
"I love my new knife. It is both beautiful and functional. So very sharp! I use it for just about everything, including making pho in the attached picture. The staff at the Vancouver location were friendly and knowledgeable."
"Great knife! This smaller knife was a great addition to my existing collection of Japanese knives."
"Mom has be jealous of my knives for a while so I thought I would step up her chopping game with this little beauty. Love it."
"This is an awesome little knife. Super sharp and agile with a stunning blade and a great handle. Thanks Knifewear and Katsushige-san!"
"Great for daily uses . Cheers"
"Great alternative for a petty knife; looks great too!"
