Kisuke x Xinguo ATS34 Bunka Tsuchime Mirror Kasumi Finish 180mm w Knife Guard

Kisuke x Xinguo ATS34 Bunka Tsuchime Mirror Kasumi Finish 180mm w Knife GuardThis Kisuke Manaka ATS34 Bunka 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking traditional warikomi construction with a mirror Kasumi finish. Forged entirely by fifth generation Sanjo blacksmith Kisuke Manaka, this blade features an ATS34 stainless steel core in hon warikomi construction with stainless cladding. The 180mm Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip,

The Sakai Takayuki INOX Stainless Baran-kiri Single Bevel Petty 120mm is a single-bevel utility knife best fit for first-timers

best fitting enthusiasts and students seeking traditional performance

while heel height stands at 54mm with a 215mm edge length

though sharpening requires advanced tools due to this hardness

and this piece represents his specialised craft in Sakai

and not as screw driver

and professional chefs requiring a stainless steel option for precision tasks

as the soft iron cladding is not stainless

Type: Splash & Go

210 mm Weight 187 g Total Length 339 mm Tip to Heel Length 213 mm Blade Height at Heel 49 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2

0 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1

featuring deep brown coloration and fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns