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.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
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
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.
