Kohetsu is a CKTG exclusive line made for us in Japan - the name loosely translates to "be happy." These knives are built for home cooks and professionals who want Blue #2 carbon steel performance in a clean, well-executed format at an accessible price.
This bunka is laser cut from a pre-formed san mai sheet in Seki, Japan, with a Blue #2 carbon steel core and soft iron cladding given a kurouchi, or black as-forged, finish. The laser cutting process delivers an even, consistent grind from heel to tip, and the bunka profile handles slicing, dicing, and detail work with the angled tip that makes this shape so popular. The burnt urushi octagonal handle gives it a refined, polished look that sits above the entry-level price point.
Care Instructions: The Blue #2 core is reactive carbon steel, so the exposed edge will develop a natural patina with use. The soft iron cladding is also reactive, so wipe and dry the full blade immediately after use. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade, hand wash only, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage.
This bunka is laser cut from a pre-formed san mai sheet in Seki, Japan, with a Blue #2 carbon steel core and soft iron cladding given a kurouchi, or black as-forged, finish. The laser cutting process delivers an even, consistent grind from heel to tip, and the bunka profile handles slicing, dicing, and detail work with the angled tip that makes this shape so popular. The burnt urushi octagonal handle gives it a refined, polished look that sits above the entry-level price point.
Care Instructions: The Blue #2 core is reactive carbon steel, so the exposed edge will develop a natural patina with use. The soft iron cladding is also reactive, so wipe and dry the full blade immediately after use. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade, hand wash only, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage.
- Maker: Kohetsu
- Location: Seki, Japan
- CKTG Exclusive
- Construction: San Mai, Laser Cut
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Soft Iron (Reactive)
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Handle: Burnt Urushi Octagonal
- Weight: 5.3 oz (150 g)
- Blade Length: 169 mm
- Total Length: 310 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm
- Blade Height: 46 mm
- Photos: Gustavo Bermudez
