Hatsukokoro ATS-34 Nickel Damascus 180mm Bunka with Teak Buffalo Horn Handle

This Bunka is known for its unique Damascus pattern and is one of the thinnest knives in our inventory, measuring only about 1.6mm in thickness above heel. Its high level of finish showcases its dedication and craftsmanship. Weighing in at a mere 119g, this knife is truly the ultimate laser model from Hatsukokoro.

Spec

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
  
• Knife Type: Bunka
• Blade
  • Construction: San Mai
  • 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:
  • Damascus
    
• Blade Length(Heel-to-Tip): 170mm (6.7")
• Blade Height (at heel): 47mm
• Spine Thickness
  • Above heel: 1.6mm
  • Middle: 1.6mm
• Handle
  • Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
    
  • Material: Teak
    
  • Kuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn
  • Length: 129mm
• Overall Length: 300mm
• Weight: 119g (4.2oz)
• Stamped Mark: In Japanese Kanji "Trademark Hatsukokoro" (登録 初心); ATS-34

Care:

Ginsan (Gin3 or Silver #3) is a stainless carbon steel, with 14% added Chromium. Retaining the character of Japanese carbon steel, with similar hardness of Shirogami #2, Ginsan is stainless. It's edge retention is only slightly inferior to Shirogami #2, but the fact that it combines ease of sharpening, carbon steel character as well being stainless makes it a great choice for those who wish to have a Japanese carbon steel knife that is easy to maintain.

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.