Ko means small, and this ko bunka shrinks the standard bunka profile down to a more compact, nimble size, useful for detail cutting, smaller produce, and anyone who prefers a lighter knife in hand.
Like the rest of the Kurogane line out of Tosa, Japan, the core here is Blue #2 carbon steel, hammer forged in a san mai construction with a soft iron cladding and finished in a rustic kurouchi, or black, blacksmith coating. That core takes a very sharp edge and holds it well, while the smaller 120mm format makes this knife especially easy to control for precision tasks. The 50/50 grind works equally well for right and left handed cooks.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wash and dry the blade after each use to avoid rust. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only. A finish sharpening before first use is recommended to bring the factory edge up to its full potential.
Like the rest of the Kurogane line out of Tosa, Japan, the core here is Blue #2 carbon steel, hammer forged in a san mai construction with a soft iron cladding and finished in a rustic kurouchi, or black, blacksmith coating. That core takes a very sharp edge and holds it well, while the smaller 120mm format makes this knife especially easy to control for precision tasks. The 50/50 grind works equally well for right and left handed cooks.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wash and dry the blade after each use to avoid rust. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only. A finish sharpening before first use is recommended to bring the factory edge up to its full potential.
- Maker: Hatsukokoro
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Blue #2
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Finish: Kurouchi
- HRC: 62+
- Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel, 50/50
- Weight: 3.4 oz (98 g)
- Blade Length: 123 mm
- Total Length: 250 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 41 mm
