{"product_id":"kaijin-blue2-bunka180","title":"Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Bunka 180mm – Mono Olivewood Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Bunka 180mm with mono olivewood handle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact Japanese kitchen knife for everyday vegetable prep, herbs and boneless proteins. Its pointed k-tip gives you close control when scoring onions or making fine cuts, while the broad blade and flatter edge section suit deliberate push cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eBlue #2 carbon-steel core\u003c\/strong\u003e sits between layers of stainless cladding. This gives you a carbon-steel cutting edge with less exposed reactive steel to look after. The clean migaki finish shows a subtle cladding line, and the single-piece octagonal olivewood handle adds warm colour and distinctive natural grain. Its double-bevel edge suits both right- and left-handed cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a bunka knife used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bunka is an all-purpose prep knife. Use this 180mm model to slice vegetables, chop herbs and portion boneless meat or fish. The fine tip is useful for detail work; avoid twisting it in a cut or using it to pry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Kaijin stainless?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe outer cladding is stainless, but the exposed Blue #2 core is carbon steel. The edge will develop a patina and can rust if left wet. Wipe it during prep, especially after acidic ingredients, then hand-wash and dry it promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good knife for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, for cooks who want a manageable all-purpose blade and are comfortable with carbon-steel care. Use light pressure and a wood or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Keep it away from bones, frozen food and hard cutting surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I maintain the edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSharpen on waterstones when needed. Light stropping on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife leather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help maintain a refined edge between sharpenings. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eprofessional sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e is also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kaijin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka with k-tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue #2 \/ Aogami #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel, three-layer san-mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm nominal size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Migaki, with a fine matte blade face and polished edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mono olivewood, octagonal wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 62\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood grain and blade dimensions vary between knives. Never soak or place in a dishwasher. For extended storage, apply a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e to the clean, dry blade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68024400937184,"sku":"TK-68024400937184","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-bunka-180mm-01-hero.png?v=1792485299","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/kaijin-blue2-bunka180","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}