Length	165 mm
Total Length	310 mm
Steel	Ginsan
Handle	Oak
Ferrule	N/A
Rockwell	61-62 HRC
Height Spine to heel	44 mm
Width at Spine	2.0 mm
Weight	135 grams
Bevel	Double (50/50)

The Blacksmith

OKEYA HAMONO

 

Okeya Hamono is located in Miki City where the grandfather of current owner Akihoto Fujiwara began production of what are known as “Kogatana” knives. These are small, multipurpose knives that look like a mini katana and were generally used for crafts, whittling and cutting paper. Nowadays, Fujiwara-san and his son focus their attention on double beveled blades.

The Knife

THE BUNKA

 

The Bunka is a mid-sized, all-purpose knife that is compact, nimble, and handles many tasks. It's a touch shorter than the Gyuto and Kiritsuke, making it easier to wield and less intimidating to use. The "reverse tanto" or "K-tip" gives the user more travel for their guide finger toward the tip of the knife, which is super handy for tasks that require precise tip work, like brunoise shallot or garlic. It's great at slicing smaller proteins and flying through any mid-sized vegetable.

 

 

Knife Care (Stainless Steel)

• Although this knife is made from stainless steel we do still encourage our customers to keep their knives as dry and clean as possible.
• NO DISHWASHER - the high heat will ruin the wooden handle.
• Wash and dry by hand using regular dish soap and warm water using a none abrasive sponge or cloth.
• Ensure the knife is dry before being put away for storage and ensure the edge of the knife is protected to avoid any unnecessary dulling.
• Avoid Bones, Frozen foods, nuts and hard candies or anything other than fruits, vegetables and proteins.