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Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm
Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm
Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm

Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Bunka 175mm

Item #: MA2-B17W

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In the south of Japan, these are called hakatas and they're basically bunka knives. Either way, they are versatile and agile knives capable of tackling all sorts of cutting, chopping, and slicing jobs around the kitchen. They feature a flatter profile than some other chef-style blades and are particularly suited to push cutting techniques rather than rocking styles. The delicate sword tip makes them very useful for small or intricate work like preparing garnishes.

Mr. Tanaka hammer-forged this blade from Blue #2 Steel, also called Aogami #2, which means "Blue Paper" named after the paper that wraps the steel bars when they're delivered to the blacksmiths. It is very good at taking and holding a sharp edge and can be hardened to a higher degree than other steels. A softer jigane is applied to protect and strengthen this hard edge steel and is finished with a nashiji stainless cladding that has a beautiful rustic look.

A traditional octagonal shaped handle makes the package complete and gives the knife a great look.

  • Brand: Matsubara
  • Blacksmith: Tanaka San
  • Location: Nagasaki Japan
  • Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
  • Cladding: Stainless
  • Weight: 5.4oz / 152g
  • Blade Length: 176 mm
  • Overall Length: 313 mm
  • Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.5 mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 50.5 mm
  • Handle Type: Rosewood Octagonal



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      Oh Yes, March 23, 2023
    Posted By: Cory

    This is a great knife.
    Recently arrived and is exactly what I was looking for. Sometimes you don't know for sure until it arrives and, yes, this is "it".
    Has a really nice weight, very good handling and has all of the handcrafted Japanese character that anyone could ever want.
    Oh yes.


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      Stunning knife.
    Posted By: Jon Burnett

    I wanted another knife in Aogami blue

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