Name: Bunka
Brand: Shiro Kamo
SKU: G-SN180BU_Renghas
Price: 149.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

€149,95 EUR

VAT included for EU orders.

G-SN180BU_Renghas

One of our most popular knives, the Kazan Bunka, features a 185mm long blade paired with a beautiful red renghas wood handle.

Model: Bunka (all-purpose knife)
Blade length: 187 mm
Blade height: 55 mm
Weight: 156 grams
Core steel: Shirogami #2 (not stainless)
Cladding: Soft iron with kurouchi nashiji finish

Shiro Kamo 'Kazan' is a hand-forged precision instrument from one of the biggest names in Takefu, Japan. Shiro Kamo forges thin and fine blades with well-balanced tapering and fine balance. The thin edge of Shirogami#2 carbon steel takes an incredibly sharp edge, and its high carbon content makes the knife easy to sharpen and hone. Around the core steel, there is a layer of soft iron on each side. This cladding has a black oxidized kurouchi and a light nashiji finish. Nashiji means pear skin in Japanese and is a way to give the blade a slightly rough and raw surface. The handle is octagonal and made from renghas wood.

Shiro Kamo was actually one of the first smiths we got to know, and even today, his knives remain one of our most popular knife brands.

NOTE: Shirogami#2 is not stainless. The cladding around the core steel is made of iron and is also not stainless. Remember to always wipe the edge dry to prevent rust, and feel free to apply a little oil to the blade. This increases its luster and keeps rust at bay. Since the steel is reactive, a patina will develop relatively quickly. If you cut proteins, a blue and green patina will appear, while vegetables will give more of a grayish-brownish patina.

Manufacturer: Shiro Kamo
Model: Bunka
Length: 190 mm
Steel: Shirogami #2
Kolstål | Järnkappa
HRC: 62-63HRC
Forging:
Handle material: Renghas

Carbon steel
Carbon steel is not stainless and therefore requires a little more care than stainless steel. Always clean and dry the knife thoroughly immediately after use. This is especially important after cutting acidic foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and onions, as the acid can quickly react with the steel.

Do this:

Clean the knife immediately after use.
Wash by hand using the soft side of a dish sponge and a little dishwashing liquid.
Dry the blade thoroughly after cleaning.
For long-term storage, the blade can be protected with a thin layer of tsubaki oil.

Avoid:

Dishwashers.
Leaving the knife in water or allowing it to remain damp.
Leaving food residue, especially from acidic ingredients, on the blade.

Patina, a completely natural oxidation of carbon steel

As carbon steel is used, the blade will gradually change colour and develop a patina. Depending on the foods you cut, it can take on shades of grey, blue, brown and sometimes even almost rainbow-like tones.

Patina is a natural reaction between the steel and food and is not the same as rust. In fact, an established patina provides some protection for the steel and makes the blade less reactive over time.

Rust, on the other hand, should be removed. It is often orange or reddish-brown and may feel rough on the surface of the blade. A patina is normally smooth and is a natural part of owning and using a carbon steel knife.

Delivery time within Sweden is normally 2-5 working days, 5-14 days within the EU and 7-21 days internationally. We offer free shipping on orders over 1 000 SEK within Sweden. We offer a 90-day return policy. For a return to be approved, the knife must be unused and in its original condition.

Email us here if you wish to initiate a return.