Tanaka Blue #2 Sekiso Bunka 165mm Custom

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The bunka is similar to a santoku but with a more angled tip. The Tanaka Sekiso rendition of this standard will blaze through onions, peppers, mushrooms, carrots, celery, and whatever else happens to be close at hand. And with Aogami #2 core steel the edge will hold up to chopping very well. The ductile iron cladding has a beautiful damascus pattern that will patina over time and lend a very traditional look to the knife and its beautiful custom handle will make you enjoy picking up the knife to use for years to come.

Blacksmith: Shigeki Tanaka

Location: Miki Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Cladding: Damascus

Edge Steel: Hitachi Blue #2 Carbon Steel

Engraving: Hand Engraved

Weight: 4.3 oz/ 122g

Blade Length: 166 mm

Overall Length: 301 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel 2.7 mm

Blade Height at Heel: 47.5 mm

Handle: Custom Octagonal

Product Reviews

4 Beautiful finish, August 23, 2017

Posted By: James - verified customer

Beautiful finish. Gets surgical sharp because it is so thin. If I had to do it over again, I would have gotten the KU finish instead. My blade is slightly asymmetrical.

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5 Bad ass, February 14, 2016

Posted By: Gerald Hoppa - verified customer

I was very impressed overall. F/F good,handle avg.,blade is fantastic,super light, nice taper to spine, 2.8mm at base, 2mm at mid-point and 1.7mm at end. Super reactive, and gets extremely sharp, pure Pleasure to use. Cutting is unbelievable. Patina started with first use, no metal smell or taste, no discoloration on product. Worthy of rehandleing. I bought the last on and I am glad I did. I would recommend this knife with out reservation.

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4 Product Review, May 10, 2010

Posted By: Matt Varnum - verified customer

I love how it handles and slices, even thought the handle is different. Must dry blade immediately or it will discolor (rust). My favorite knife for veggies.

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