Misuzu Ko-Bunka 105mm (4.1")
🚩 Carbon steel develops a patina with use. This is normal, but the blade must be dried well to prevent rust.
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Misuzu Ko-Bunka is a smaller petty knife that will impress with its versatility and sharpness. This knife is super lightweight (weighing only 50g / 1.8 oz), and features a thin profile with a long and straight blade and a prominent front tip.
Ko-Bunka is a smaller version of the Misuzu Bunka 160mm (6.3") so if you guessed that “ko” means small or short, you nailed it. Ko-Bunka, 105mm long, is a love child of the Bunka and Petty knife. It has a characteristic Bunka shape with a pronounced tip that resembles Tanto blades.
BLADE SHAPE:
The knife excels at tasks that require a small, versatile utility knife and gives you enough knuckle clearance so that you can comfortably chop herbs, mince garlic, prep smaller veggies or even trim meat. By being such an all-rounder smaller knife, Ko-Bunka will take your kitchen by storm and quickly become the star of your kitchen arsenal.
STEEL & LAMINATION:
The core is made of SKS93 steel, which is high-carbon steel, so it will need some additional maintenance and care, and it will develop patina. However, the two outer layers in this san-mai clad steel sandwich are made of stainless steel, which will protect the core steel from rusting. Only the very end of the edge is exposed and there you will notice patina. As with all high-carbon steel knives, sharpening them is very easy. Super fine and smooth sharpness can be achieved even with those who are still learning the skill. The straight blade with almost no curvature is easy to sharpen and is a great profile to learn sharpening skills on.
GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (symmetrical) blade.
BLADE FINISH:
The blade features a kasumi finish on the bottom and was polished on the upper part. The blade and handle are engraved with traditional Japanese bells.
HANDLE:
A basic traditional Japanese wooden handle was fitted on Warikomi bunka. The handle is made of magnolia wood with a black plastic ferrule. Magnolia wood is known for its antiseptic properties, but since it is a soft wood with a light color, it will stain easily, therefore we recommend using the knife with clean hands. Its oval shape makes it especially ergonomic and comfortable to use, both for right- and left-handed users.
ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
Misuzu knives are made in a small family-run workshop in Miki, Japan.
Blade shape: Ko-Bunka
Steel type: SKS93
Blade construction: San-Mai / V-edge / kasumi migaki
Hardness (HRC scale): 60-61
Overall length: 212mm (8.4")
Blade length: 105mm (4.1")
Blade height: 34mm (1.3")
Spine thickness: 1.7mm (0.07")
Weight: 50g (1.8 oz)
Handle length: 107mm (4.2")
Handle type / wood: Japanese / Magnolia
Kanji on the blade:
Blacksmith: Misuzu
Location of the smithy: MIKI / Hyōgo 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.
SHIPPING RATES:
- €10 - flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).
EXCEPTIONS:
See our Shipping page for more details.
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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