Petty Kotai Bunka Utility Knife

Petty Kotai Bunka Knife 13,5cm blade

A medium blade with a flat profile and a reversed tanto blade. A fairly long blade but more agile than a normal Kiritsuke, ideal for fast and precise cutting.
The Bunka has a high, flat blade profile and has an angled tip called a Reverse Tanto which makes it more precise than a rounded blade.
The blade is made of high grade 440C stainless steel, 60 HRC, which has been used for three generations to make durable and beautiful knives. You can see a hammered pattern on the blade called "Tsuchime" to create small air pockets between the blade and the food. This method reduces resistance by preventing food from sticking to the blade. It cuts like a razor blade.
The perfect weight distribution and hand-polished ebony handle have been designed to enable you to cut even the toughest foods effortlessly.
A bamboo blade guard "Saya" is included as well as a bamboo box for storage.
Each Kotai knife takes 138 steps and over two months to make.

To care for your Kotai Japanese knives, it is advisable to wash them by hand and avoid getting the handle wet. Avoid abrasive sponges, then use a clean and dry cloth and voilà! your knife is brand new and beautiful.
As the blade is hammered, avoid magnetic bars, as your knife may fall off as it will not stay in place and may crack.
Avoid the dishwasher and do not soak. Do not cut on hard surfaces (metal, marble...) use a wooden or soft plastic cutting board.

Features:

Blade length: 13.5cm double-sided
Total length: 26,7cm
Thickness of the back of the blade: 1,8mm
Blade angle 15°.
Weight: 136g

Handmade in Japan.