Owl SLD Bunka Knife 170mm Nashiji

The Bunka is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife designed to handle the majority of everyday food preparation. Similar in use to a Santoku, its distinctive angled tip gives you additional precision for finer work. At 170mm, this is a really useful all-round size, with enough blade for general chopping and slicing without feeling overly large. Knife Shape & Finish The blade has a Nashiji finish, named after the slightly textured skin of a Japanese pear, giving the knife a simple, understated appearance. The knife is finished with a traditional Japanese-style Keyaki handle. Keyaki, also known as Japanese zelkova, is a hardwood commonly used in Japan. Steel & Construction The blade uses SLD, a semi-stainless Japanese tool steel. SLD offers excellent edge retention and sits between traditional carbon and fully stainless steels when it comes to maintenance. Steel Care SLD is considered semi-stainless rather than completely stainless. It has good resistance to corrosion, but the blade should still be washed and dried thoroughly after use and shouldn't be left wet or sitting in contact with acidic foods. Always hand wash and dry immediately after use. Never put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients. Specifications Blade shape – Bunka Steel – SLD Blade length – 170mm Blade finish – Nashiji Handle – Keyaki / Japanese Zelkova Made in – Japan As with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife. Age Verification You must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required on delivery.