Tojiro Atelier VG10 63-layers Damascus Kurouchi Bunka 170mm

The Tojiro DP VG10 Damascus Layers Bunka knife is forged with 63 layers of high-grade VG10 Damascus steel, a manufacturing process that mirrors the precision and strength of traditional Japanese sword making. The carefully crafted and polished handle ensures the best comfort, durability, and resistance to deterioration. This exceptional knife is packed in a beautiful Paulownia wood box, ideal choice for a gift.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Tojiro
• Knife Type: Bunka
  
• Blade
• Construction: San Mai
• Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
• Hagane (Core Steel): VG10
• Jigane (Cladding): 18-8 Stainless Steel
  
• Hardness: 59-60 HRC
• Hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes:
• Damascus
• Kurouchi
  
• Blade Length: 170mm (5.9") 
• Blade Height (at heel): 49mm 
• Spine Thickness
• Above heel: 2.0mm 
• Middle: 1.7mm
• Handle
• Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
  
• Material: Padauk / Cedar / Sakura / Wenge
• Mark: Tojiro "Mt. Fuji" symbol at the bottom of handle
  
• Length: 130mm
  
• Overall Length: 319mm
• Weight: 116g (4.09oz)
• Mark: In Japanese Kanji "Made by Tojiro Atelier" (工房作藤次郎)
• Comes in a Paulownia wood box

About Tojiro 藤次郎

Tojiro is the leading knife manufacturer in Tsubame-Sanjo, an area with a few centuries of knife making tradition. The finish and quantity of their products are quite remarkable despite being very affordable. Established over 50 years ago, Tojiro combine modern technologies and traditional craftsman methodologies, and is a pioneer of stainless steel knives in Japan. Their philosophy is to improve efficiency with machines while respecting traditions when it comes to quality and finish.

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.