Bunka 155mm

This Tetsu Bunka feature a small but tall blade, good distal taper, thin tip. Flat profile from the heel with a curve toward the tip. The San-mai is laminated by myself in house. Forged to shape and to geometry the blade is ground on water cooled grinding wheel then finish by hand on bench stone. Specs : - Name : Bunka - Year : March 2026 - Construction : San-maï (3 layers) - Range : Tetsu KU - Geometry : Medium - Blade length (heel to tip) : 155mm - Blade height (at the heel): 59mm - Hagane : 135Cr3 - Jigane : Wrought iron (dirty ish) - Handle : Maru (drop shape, right side) with Walnut - Balance point : near the heel - Distal taper : 5.4 / 2.7 / 1 mm - Weight : 169.2 grams - Finish : Kurouchi with Kasumi - Special feature : Take down handle with brass pin and tool - Observation : Some inclusion within the wrought on the spine (see extra photo) - Hardness : ≥ 64HRC Allow me a couple of days to sharpen and send the knife to you. If any question or requirement, just message me at hello@simonmaillet.com. My blades are made from carbon steel not stainless steel as it gives my knives an unbeatable sharpness. I prefer carbon steel for it ease to sharpen, the fine edge it takes and the beautiful patina that will develop. You do, however, need to give carbon steel knives just a little extra care to keep them in top shape. There are trade-offs in everything. Claddings stated as "dirty wrought iron" will be more reactive. My handles are made from local, untreated, un-stabilised wood. I use oil and varnish to protect them. The color, may change with use. French postage with Chronopost / Colissimo International postage with DHL express / UPS