Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko 170mm (6.7") - BLADE
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Hokiyama Bunka Ginsanko 170mm (6.7") is a multi-purpose Japanese kitchen knife, suitable for use at home, as well as in a professional kitchen. Due to its resistance to corrosion, it is suitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!
This blade is available without a handle. Now is your chance to make your own handle or order it separately, so you can put together a one-of-a-kind knife that is perfectly suited to your taste and needs.
BLADE SHAPE:
Bunka is a go-to blade for everyday cooking. The flat heel is perfect for chopping, the pointed tip handles precision tasks, and the curved belly makes rocking cuts easy. Great for meat, fish, and veggies. Want to dive deeper? Read our guide to Japanese bunka knives.
STEEL:
The heart of this knife is made of Hitachi's Silver III steel, also named Ginsan steel or Ginsanko, which was hardened to around 63 HRC. Due to its high content of Chromium (Cr), Ginsan steel will resist corrosion very well.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
LAMINATION:
Along the bottom of the blade, you'll notice a distinct wavy line—this marks the boundary between the hard core steel and the softer outer layers. This three-layer structure, known as san-mai, adds strength and protects the core. It’s a hallmark of quality in most Japanese knives today.
BLADE FINISH:
The top of the blade features unique hand-forged hammer marks and a beautiful nashiji finish, resembling Asian pear skin. This textured finish helps prevent food from sticking while cutting, with a smooth kasumi line separating it from the sharp edge.
BLACKSMITH:
Hokiyama Hamono is a leading smithy in Kochi Prefecture, Japan. They have been making Japanese knives for more than the past 100 years (they were founded in 1919).
Blade shape: Bunka
Steel type: Ginsan (Silver III)
Blade construction: San-mai / V-edge / kasumi, nashiji
Hardness (HRC scale): 62-63
Overall length: 250mm (9.8")
Blade length: 170mm (6.7")
Blade height: 44mm (1.7")
Spine thickness: 2.0mm (0.08")
Weight: 80g (2.8 oz)
Recommended handle size: M
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Hokiyama
Location of the smithy: TOSA / Kōchi 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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