Masakage Koishi — Aogami Super Bunka 170 mm
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Overview
If you’re looking for the best‑value Japanese knife, consider one forged by master blacksmith Yoshimi Kato in Echizen, Fukui, Japan and sharpened by Shibata Takayuki. Shibata has been paramount in adapting traditional Japanese knives for Western kitchens, working side by side with chefs and fellow craftsmen while applying his renowned sharpening techniques to create some of the finest blades available. Because each knife is handmade and hand‑sharpened, the downside is that supply can be limited.
When Is This the Right Choice?
The bunka’s tall profile, curved belly, and pointed tip make it exceptionally versatile—ideal for chopping vegetables, mincing herbs, and precise protein prep. For extended slicing tasks, however, a longer blade such as a sujihiki or yanagiba is more appropriate.
Specifications
- Region: Echizen, Fukui, Japan
- Blacksmith: Yoshimi Kato
- Core Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Carbon Steel)
- Cladding: Stainless steel with kurouchi (black) and tsuchime (hammered) finish
- Hardness (HRC): 63–64
- Blade Length: 170 mm
- Blade Height: 46.3 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3.3 mm
- Weight: 128 g
- Handle: Octagonal cherry wood with black pakka wood ferrule
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
