Kohetsu Shinano Blue #2 Bunka 170mm Custom

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Kohetsu Shinano Blue #2 Bunka 170mm. This line is made using the ever popular Blue #2 steel. This is by far one of the most loved steels in the world of Japanese knives. It is a high carbon steel that is known for its superior edge retention and its ability to take a more acute edge than White steels. The core steel is hardened to 62 HRC. An outer layer of stainless steel is applied san-mai style to protect and strengthen the Blue #2 inner core. It also makes daily maintenance a lot easier. San-mai translates to “three flat things” and it refers to the construction technique used in the manufacture of the blade where two layers of a softer steel are used to encase the central core or “hagane.” The core steel is exposed at the blade edge and also in the spine when viewed from above. *The felt protector fits better than the bunka saya.

The blades have a great looking matte finish which contrasts beautifully with the hamon-look line, where the hagane is exposed at the edge bevel. It has a symmetrical 50/50 grind which is particularly well executed.

Brand: Kohetsu

Line: Shinano

Construction: San Mai

Edge Steel: Blue #2

HRC: 62

Knife Type: Bunka

Weight: 4.6 oz / 125g

Blade Length: 171 mm

Overall Length: 311 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.5 mm

Blade Height at Heel: 44.7 mm

Grind: Even 50/50

Handle: Custom Octagonal

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