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Kyohei Shindo Blue 2 Bunka 165mm - Ebony

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$199.00 AUD

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Blade Type

The Bunka is the new-age variant of the Santoku. It is a great general purpose knife with an angled “K-Tip” allowed more precise tip-work and a handy tool for scraping ingredients across the board without blunting your knife edge.

Steel Type

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Recommended Maintenance

Store it in a dry environment using magnetic strips, knife rolls, or sayas. Avoid hitting hard or frozen objects and twisting the blade while cutting. These knives are not dishwasher safe. Clean with hot water and a soft cloth, and dry immediately after use to prevent rust spots on the high carbon steel. For more information please read the blog below.

Introducing

Kyohei Shindo

Kyohei Shindo knives caught our eye last year for their super thin grinds, excellent cutting feel, hand forged distal taper, and laser thin tips. Their attractive price also helped! Kyohei San is a Tosa-based blacksmith, and we only see his stock rising in future for his stunning work.

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Great purchase

Love it, I should have got the size down though as it is big lol. Great though.

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This thing IS THE BUSINESS!

Words can't explain how amazing this knife is to use and gaze at! It's my second bunka and my go to knife for everyday prep. Gyuto's aren't getting a look in at the moment. I LOVE it. Thanks Chefs Edge 👊🏽

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I will definitely be getting another knife from this blacksmith that's for sure

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This knife is beautiful and so much fun to work with.

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It is a very sharp kitchen knife.

This is an undisputed kitchen knife that is worth the money you spend. You will end up spending less money on this one anyway. The hammer pattern makes cutting vegetables much easier and it stays sharp for a long time. I didn't dare to sharpen it myself, so I had to find a technician to sharpen it for me because I was afraid it wouldn't be as sharp as before. Finally, be careful about rust.

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Love love love it, perfect for quickly bringing the edge back in my knives just before service. 100% recommend for all chefs

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As Described

Knife arrived in a short time and is very sharp. I little larger than my prior one, though as I ordered. Would recommend this company to buy through.

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Amazingly sharp

Fantastic

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Learning Centre

Knife Care

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

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