San Mai Chef's Knife (Bunka) with Oak Burl (6-3/4 in.) - Shiro2

Product Description for San Mai Chef's Knife (Bunka) with Oak Burl (6-3/4 in.) - Shiro2

Maker: Dave Skinner (click to see more by this maker)
Price: $375.00
Item num: 107946
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 7.25 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.70 in.
Total length: 12.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.90 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.07 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.04 in.
Item weight: 5.40 oz.
Shipment weight: 10 oz.
Blade: Shiro 2 carbon steel core surrounded by stainless steel san mai - Hrc 63
Bolster: Nickel silver with a black G-10 spacer
Handle: Stabilized oak burl octagonal handle
Description: South Africa bladesmith Dave Skinner brings an exceptional level of work to his knives. Whether the knife is designed for the kitchen, for use out in the field, or for a collector, Skinner brings a refined eye and tremendous skill at the forge to his knives.
A bunka is a Japanese general purpose chef's knife. Like the santoku, a bunka is a knife of many talents that can easily handle all the basic kitchen cutting tasks. Slightly shorter than the standard chef's knife, the bunka is light, agile, and very easy to maneuver. There's just enough belly curve to enable rocking cuts, which just adds to the bunka's versatility.
The blade is hand forged Shiro 2 carbon steel san mai. A central core of Takefu Shiro 2 is surrounded by stainless steel. A thin nickel shim separates the two materials, stopping carbon migration and making a more dramatic transition. Shiro2 carbon steel takes an incredibly sharp edge and holds onto it. It is very responsive to honing and sharpening stones. The stainless sides make daily care easier. Dave's touchmark is on the left side of the blade.
The frame constructed handle is inspired by Japanese ambidextrous octagonal handles. The stabilized oak burl has a dramatic figure. A black G-10 spacer and nickel silver bolster seal the front of the handle from water. Like other knives, this knife should not be put in the dishwasher.
Excellent work throughout!


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