This Kanehide bunka is made with PS60 steel, which Hitachi makes for the razor industry and has a dominant share of the market worldwide. Kanehide was able to increase the hardness to HRC 60-61 through special heat treating. They also increased the wear resistance of the blades by using a cryogenic treatment with liquid nitrogen at -180 degrees C. The sub-zero treating works to change retained austenite to martensite, and as a result, it is effective not only to enhance the hardness but also the wear resistance.
The result is a fully stainless knife that sharpens extremely well and cuts great. It features an octagonal handle made of oak with a burnt lacquer finish.Brand: Kanehide
Construction: Laser Cut, Mono Steel
Blade: Monosteel
HRC: 60-61
Edge: 50/50
Steel: PS60 Stainless
Weight: 4.3 oz (122 g)
Edge Length: 184 mm
Total Length: 329 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Handle: Oak Urushi Burnt Octagonal
Photos by Gustavo Bermudez
The result is a fully stainless knife that sharpens extremely well and cuts great. It features an octagonal handle made of oak with a burnt lacquer finish.
