{"product_id":"hand-forged-japanese-seisuke-swedish-steel-damascus-washiji-bunka-170mm-with-magnolia-handle","title":"Hand Forged Japanese - Seisuke Swedish Steel Damascus Washiji Bunka 170mm with Magnolia Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSeisuke is one of the leading knife brands in Japan. They work with the finest knife smiths throughout Japan to craft stunning, high-quality blades at an affordable price. Designs such as this are unique and steeped in tradition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCollaborating with skilled smiths across Japan, their goal is to make high-quality culinary tools accessible to all. Each knife is meticulously handcrafted by a diverse group of talented craftsmen in limited quantities. What sets our knives apart is not only their outstanding craftsmanship but also their unique handles and varied blade materials. Our designs showcase a wide range of choices catering to individual preferences, making them equally perfect for home cooks and professionals alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe term Bunka (meaning \"culture\" in Japanese) most commonly refers to a Bunka Hōchō, a versatile, general-purpose Japanese kitchen knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for home cooks during Japan's mid-20th-century modernisation, the Bunka was created to handle a mix of traditional vegetables and newly popular Western ingredients like meat and fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is characterised by a \"reverse tanto\" or K-tip—an angled, clipped point that is excellent for intricate detail work, such as coring tomatoes or mincing garlic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically ranging from 160mm to 190mm in length, it features a tall blade (similar to a Santoku) that provides plenty of knuckle clearance for chopping on a board.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is often described as a more nimble alternative to the Santoku, offering a flatter edge for push-cuts and a sharper tip for precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Knife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eSwedish Steel-stn (Stain-resistant steel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e HRC 58-60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevelled blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length: \u003c\/strong\u003e170mm (6.7\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e41mm (1.6\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Blade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.9mm (0.1\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Ferrule Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Buffalo Horn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material: \u003c\/strong\u003eMagnolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Handle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130mm (5.1\") \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115g (4.1 ounces)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24199\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSE \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHand wash with warm water and towel dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUse a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japanny","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53194033791249,"sku":"24199","price":595.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/5332\/7960\/files\/Hand-Forged-Japanese-Seisuke-Swedish-Steel-Damascus-Washiji-Bunka-170mm-Magnolia-Handle241991-6.jpg?v=1772588356","url":"https:\/\/fivefortyfive.nz\/products\/hand-forged-japanese-seisuke-swedish-steel-damascus-washiji-bunka-170mm-with-magnolia-handle","provider":"FiveFortyFive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}