Hayabusa Bunka Ginsanko 170mm (6.7")
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⭐Knife of the Month April 2024 ⭐
The Hayabusa Bunka Ginsanko 170mm is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed for preparing meat, fish, and vegetables. Its distinct feature lies in its unique bunka shape, which includes a sharp and pointed K-tip. This unique design allows for enhanced precision and control during various cutting tasks. The thin and precise blade, suitable for professional and domestic use, is made of Ginsanko steel (Silver Steel III) with a hardness of around 63 HRC. The main advantage of this steel is its excellent rust resistance, easy maintenance, and exceptional edge retention, ensuring a knife that remains sharp over time. The Hayabusa Bunka Ginsanko 170mm is the perfect choice for those seeking a reliable and low-maintenance kitchen knife with a distinctive cutting edge.
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Fun fact: Hayabusa bunka shares its name with the peregrine falcon (ハヤブサ), the fastest member of the animal kingdom. This knife may not reach speeds upwards of 350 km/h, but chopping with it will feel just as fast. |
BLADE SHAPE:
This knife boasts a unique bunka shape, featuring a flat profile, a subtly curved edge, and a sharp and pointed K-tip. With its 170mm length, it strikes the perfect balance between maneuverability and versatility.
The Bunka Knife is a reliable companion for a wide range of cutting tasks. Its flat profile allows for efficient chopping and slicing, while the curved edge enables smooth rocking motions for precise mincing and dicing. The sharp and pointed K-tip enhances control, making it perfect for intricate tasks.
The 170mm Bunka Knife is a must-have tool for any kitchen enthusiast. Whether you're slicing vegetables, dicing meats, or working with delicate ingredients, this knife offers the ideal balance of control, sharpness, and durability.
STEEL:
Hitachi's Silver III steel, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, was hardened to around 63 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well. Despite it being a stainless steel, it feels and behaves very similarly to carbon steels, due to its extremely pure composition.
LAMINATION:
The core layer consisting of the harder Ginsan steel was sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. This technique is called san-mai and is used to protect the hard (but delicate) core from outside factors and physical impacts, which could lead to breakage.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade. The cutting edge is sharpened to a 50/50 angle and stays sharp even after hours of constant use.
BLADE FINISH:
The minimalistic-looking, highly polished (also called migaki finish - see article Blade Construction: Blade Finish for more) blade is extremely thin, which allows the user to work precisely even with the smallest pieces of ingredients.
HANDLE:
The Hayabusa Ginsanko collection features an octagon Japanese (Wa) style handle made out of wenge wood, complemented by an epoxy ferrule. The octagon shape of the handle provides a comfortable and secure grip, allowing for precise control during use. Wenge wood is known for its durability and attractive grain pattern, making it a popular choice for knife handles. The epoxy ferrule adds strength and stability to the handle, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Blade shape: Bunka
Steel type: Ginsan (Silver III)
Blade construction: San-mai / full hamaguri convex / migaki
Hardness (HRC scale): 63
Overall length: 310mm (12.2")
Blade length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade height: 46mm (1.8")
Spine thickness: 1.9mm (0.07")
Weight: 130g (4.6 oz)
Handle length: 128mm (5")
Handle type / wood: Japanese / Wenge
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro
Location of the smithy: Fukui / Fukui Prefecture / Japan
☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.
Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:
✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.
❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.
→ For more details, read our guide
on Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.
🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
- United Kingdom - shipping to UK costs €15. All orders are shipped with UPS Express (2-3 business days). Free shipping on orders over €300.
- Russia (currently not available) - shipping to Russia costs €40. All orders are shipped with EMS postal service.
DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.
DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe: 1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days
RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.
Each knife comes with:
✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.
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