SHIZU GEN Bunka 190 MM

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:

Blade shape: Bunka

Steel: VG10

Hardness (HRC): 60 - 61

Knife length: 331 mm

Blade length: 190 mm

Spine thickness: 2 mm

Weight: 168 g

Handle type / material: Chestnut with a Black Pakkawood Ferrule

Blacksmith: Shizu Hamono

Best for:

• Everyday use
• Vegetables

Gen (玄) means BLACK and EXPERT in Japan. The distinctive iron black and Damascus pattern make you feel the beauty and depth of Japanese harmony. Japanese traditional handle 'shape of chestnut naturally grips the hand, and the hammer on the blade stops food sticking to the blade.

The Gen series of knives are unique in that it has a real kurouchi finish typically only found in carbon steel knives. Gen knives are 100% stainless steel with a VG10 core. This real kurouchi finish is created after 29 months of research and development by the engineers at Shizu.