Yoshimitsu Fugen White #1 Bunka 170mm Custom

This knife was returned with a cracked handle. We have replaced it with a custom handle and applied our finishing sharpening servie to it and are now offering it for sale.

The new Fugen line of kitchen knives are made for us by Yoshimitsu, whose blacksmith shop is located in Nagasaki, Japan. These knives are designed and made for home and professional chefs who, while on a budget, have a need for a good level of performance and durability.

We specified White #1 steel as the core for several reasons. It is a very resilient steel that resists chipping. It is relatively easy to sharpen and it takes a really fine edge when put to the stones. It is a great choice when balancing performance and budget. The inner core of White #1 is covered, san-mai style, with a soft iron cladding. The covering features a kurouchi finish which aids in protecting the blade while adding to the classic look of the knife.

This bunka is a small size at 170mm and can be used on all kinds of processing and preparations. It is sharpened with a 50/50 bevel. The blade height is a generous 50mm which is quite tall in relation to the length. For those with small hands or a limited cutting area this is a wonderful balance.

The knife comes with a simple very nice wood oval-shaped handle with a urushi finish that is a big upgrade over the old one.

Knife Brand: Fugen

Blacksmith: Yoshimitsu

Location: Nagasaki Japan

Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai

Cladding: Soft Iron

Finish: Kurouchi

Edge Steel: White #1

HRC: 61

Edge Grind: Even (See choil shot)

Knife Type: Bunka

Handle: Custom Octagonal as pictured. Not like the video.

Weight: 4.6oz / 130g

Blade Length: 169mm

Overall Length: 310mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.0mm

Blade Height at Heel: 46.1mm