YOSHIDAHAMONO Bunka Knife 190mm – Aogami #2 Carbon Steel HRC 66–67 | Full Tang Zelkova Handle | 15-Degree Edge, Double-Edged Japanese Chef Knife, Made in Japan

Features

• Sharpness that changes prep: most kitchen knives crush tomatoes, bruise herbs, and drag through fish skin; this blade glides through all three Aogami #2 carbon steel hardened to HRC 6667 and sharpened to 15 degrees per side holds a finer, longer-lasting edge than stainless Japanese knives at HRC 6062; harder steel means a thinner grind and more precise cuts; the difference is immediate from the first use and the edge stays that way through extended daily cooking
• Versatility without the bulk: a standard 8-inch chef knife is too long and round-tipped for precision detail work; the 190 mm Bunka handles the full range julienned vegetables, scored fish, minced herbs, sliced boneless meat then shifts to fine scored cuts and detailed work with the reverse tanto tip where a gyuto becomes clumsy; shorter and more maneuverable for tight boards and one-handed tasks; double-edged grind for right- and left-handed cooks
• Balance that disappears in your hand: at 156 g (5.5 oz), this knife is light enough to forget you are holding it during long prep; full-tang Zelkova (Keyaki) wood handle means the blade steel runs the full length no flex, no wobble, no movement between blade and handle; the oval cross-section provides natural grip without gripping pressure for both right- and left-handed cooks; Zelkova is a traditional Japanese handle wood chosen for low weight and natural surface grip; overall length 13.2 inches (33.5 cm)
• Carbon steel is a choice, not a compromise: serious knife-makers use Aogami #2 because it reaches HRC 6667 harder and sharper than stainless can achieve; the exchange is simple: hand wash, dry immediately, apply food-safe camellia oil occasionally; in return the blade develops a natural blue-grey patina that hardens and protects the steel over time; sharpen on a whetstone only ceramic honing rods chip the edge at this hardness; produced in Japan by YOSHIDAHAMONO
• For cooks who have outgrown average knives: this is the knife for someone who has stopped blaming their ingredients and started questioning their tools and for anyone buying a gift for that person; suitable for birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, housewarming, and culinary school graduation; this is not an upgrade within the same category it is a step into a different one entirely

Description

● Flat-edge precision - Ideal for chopping vegetables cleanly, no rocking needed. ● Aogami #2 high-carbon steel - Razor-sharp with long-lasting performance. ● Perfectly balanced 6.5" blade - Designed for speed and accuracy. ● Magnolia wood handle - Lightweight and naturally ergonomic. ● Authentically made in Japan - Trusted by professionals and purists alike. ● Precision Meets Power - Squared reverse tanto tip for precise cuts and versatile performance. ● Razor-Sharp Aogami #2 Steel - Razor-sharp edge with lasting effortless cutting. ● Balanced for Control - 165 mm blade ensures balanced, effortless cutting. ● Elegant Kurumi (Walnut) Handle - Walnut handle provides comfort, balance, elegance. ● Handcrafted in Japan - Handcrafted by Yoshida Hamono masters. ● Hybrid blade design - Combines Santoku finesse with butcher-style strength for all-purpose prep. ● Aogami #2 high-carbon steel - Exceptional sharpness, edge retention, and durability with proper care. ● Perfectly sized 6.5" blade - Offers versatile control for slicing, chopping, and dicing. ● Keyaki wood handle - Lightweight, sturdy, and beautifully balanced for extended use. ● Handcrafted in Japan - Expertly forged by Yoshidahamono for professional-grade performance.

Blade Material: High Carbon Steel

Brand: Grumpy Dad CO

Color: Bunka Keyaki

Handle Material: Wood

Blade Edge: Plain

Brand Name: Grumpy Dad CO

Manufacturer: Grumpy Dad Co

Manufacture Year: 2026

Included Components: nothing

Model Number: GD JK

Unit Count: 1 Count

Blade Edge: Plain

Construction Type: Forged

Blade Material Type: High Carbon Steel

Handle Material: Wood

Material Type: Aogami #2 Steel HRC 62–64

BladeLength: 17 centimeters

Item Length: 13.2 inches

Size: 6.7"

Color: Bunka Keyaki

Blade Color: Black