The handle on this Kurotori Ginsan bunka was installed a little closer to the ferrule than usual - a cosmetic variance with no effect on the blade geometry, edge, or performance. We are passing the full discount directly to you. The knife is otherwise identical to the standard production piece: Ginsan (Silver #3) stainless steel at 60-61 HRC, hammer forged san mai construction, flawless mirror polish applied by Hiroshi Kajihara at Kurotori Hamono in Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture. If cosmetic perfection matters less to you than owning exceptional mirror-finished Ginsan at a reduced price, this is the one.
Ginsan takes a fine edge and holds it well - sharpening like carbon steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless. The bunka format gives you a reverse tanto tip for precision work, a flat heel for push-cutting, and 165mm of well-ground blade for all-purpose kitchen use. The Khii laurel octagonal handle is lightweight and clean in hand. Even 50/50 double bevel grind for both right- and left-handed use.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones. The mirror finish will show light scratches from normal use over time - this is normal.
Ginsan takes a fine edge and holds it well - sharpening like carbon steel with the corrosion resistance of stainless. The bunka format gives you a reverse tanto tip for precision work, a flat heel for push-cutting, and 165mm of well-ground blade for all-purpose kitchen use. The Khii laurel octagonal handle is lightweight and clean in hand. Even 50/50 double bevel grind for both right- and left-handed use.
Care Instructions: Ginsan (Silver #3) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones. The mirror finish will show light scratches from normal use over time - this is normal.
- Blacksmith: Hiroshi Kajihara
- Brand: Kurotori
- Location: Shimanto, Kochi, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- HRC: 60-61
- Finish: Mirror Polish
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Double Bevel
- Handle: Khii Laurel Octagonal
- Note: Handle installed slightly close to ferrule - cosmetic only
- Weight: 4.9 oz (140g)
- Blade Length: 168mm
- Total Length: 302mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
- Blade Height: 47mm
