Hatsukokoro ATS-34 3-Layer 175mm Bunka

Introducing the Hatsukokoro Bunka, one of the lightest knives available on the market. Weighing only 120g, this knife offers effortless maneuverability in the kitchen. With a spine thickness of approximately 2mm, it is also one of the thinnest laser knives. The beautifully tapered grinding ensures smooth and effortless cutting. Its clean and minimalistic Japanese design adds an appealing aesthetic to any kitchen.

Spec:

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
  
• Knife Type: Bunka
  
• Blade
• Construction: Sanmai
• Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind
• Hagane (Core Steel): ATS-34
• Jigane (Cladding): Stainless steel
  
• Hardness: 60-61 HRC
  
• Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes:
  
• Kurouchi
• Damascus
  
• Blade Length (heel-to-tip): 175mm (6.9")
• Blade Height (at heel): 47mm 
• Spine Thickness
• Above heel: 2.1mm 
• Middle: 1.8mm 
  
• Handle
• Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
  
• Material: Teak
• Kuchiwa: Buffalo Horn
• Length: 118mm 
• Overall Length: 313mm 
• Weight: 120g (4.23oz) 
• Stamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji "Trademark Hatsukokoro" (登録 初心) and "ATS"
  

Care:

Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.