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              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Tosa Knives - Bunka (165mm) Aogami Kurouchi Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/tosa-knives-bunka-165mm-aogami-kurouchi-damascus-p3051"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/tosa-knives-bunka-165mm-aogami-kurouchi-damascus-p3051-16461_thumb.jpg" alt="Tosa Knives - Bunka (165mm) Aogami Kurouchi Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/tosa-knives-bunka-165mm-aogami-kurouchi-damascus-p3051">Tosa Knives - Bunka (165mm) Aogami Kurouchi Damascus</a></p>
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Origin: Tosa, Japan
Shape: Bunka
Size: 165mm Blade
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Aogami Kurouchi Damascus
HRC : Around 62～64
Material Core steel : Aogami #2
Outer steel : Iron steel
Finish: Kurouchi Damascus (Blacksmith&amp;rsquo;s Finish)
Handle : Ebony
Handcrafted by a Master Blacksmith in Tosa, Japan
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/tosa-knives-bunka-165mm-aogami-kurouchi-damascus-p3051</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Yoshimi Kato - Bunka (165mm) SG2 Hammered Finish </title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/yoshimi-kato-bunka-165mm-sg2-hammered-finish-p3056"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/yoshimi-kato-bunka-165mm-sg2-hammered-finish-p3056-16488_thumb.jpg" alt="Yoshimi Kato - Bunka (165mm) SG2 Hammered Finish "  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/yoshimi-kato-bunka-165mm-sg2-hammered-finish-p3056">Yoshimi Kato - Bunka (165mm) SG2 Hammered Finish </a></p>
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Maker: Yoshimi Kato
Origin: Japan
Knife Type: Bunka&amp;nbsp;
Blade Length: (165mm)
Blade Material: SG2
Blade Finish: Hammered finish
Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge)
Handle Material: Ebony wood
Handle Shape: Western-style ergonomic
Blade Hardness: Approx. 63 HRC
Weight: ~80–100g (varies slightly due to hand-forging)
Ideal Use: Peeling, trimming, and precise small-scale cutting
Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade periodically to prevent rust
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/yoshimi-kato-bunka-165mm-sg2-hammered-finish-p3056</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Takeshi Saji - Bunka (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061-16516_thumb.jpg" alt="Takeshi Saji - Bunka (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061">Takeshi Saji - Bunka (180mm) VG-10 Nickel Damascus</a></p>
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Takeshi Saji VG-10 Kitchen Knife – Hand-Forged by a Master of Takefu
VG-10 Custom Black Nickel Damascus&amp;nbsp;
Bunka (180mm)&amp;nbsp;
Blade Material: VG-10 with Nickel Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule&amp;nbsp;
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/bunka-c190/takeshi-saji-bunka-180mm-vg-10-nickel-damascus-p3061</link>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Bunka 170mm — Made by Yamashin</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/tosa-hot-forged-shirogami-bunka-170mm-made-by-yamashin-p2974"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/tosa-hot-forged-shirogami-bunka-170mm-made-by-yamashin-p2974-15932_thumb.jpg" alt="Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Bunka 170mm — Made by Yamashin"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/tosa-hot-forged-shirogami-bunka-170mm-made-by-yamashin-p2974">Tosa Hot Forged Shirogami Bunka 170mm — Made by Yamashin</a></p>
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Knife Type: Bunka (multi-purpose knife with kiritsuke-style tip)
Blade Length: 170 mm
Blade Material: Shirogami (White #1) Carbon Steel
Construction: Hot-forged, hand-crafted
Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge)
Blade Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith finish)
Handle Material: Walnut wood
Ferrule Material: Pakkawood
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Blade Hardness: Approx. 61–62 HRC
Weight: ~160–180g (varies slightly due to hand-forging)
Ideal Use: All-purpose cutting — ideal for slicing, chopping, mincing, and precise tip work
Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade regularly to prevent rust
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/gyuto-c184/tosa-hot-forged-shirogami-bunka-170mm-made-by-yamashin-p2974</link>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 19cm Bunka Knife</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knives-c1/traditional-japanese-knives-c5/kyusakichi-aogami-19cm-bunka-knife-p2393"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/kyusakichi-aogami-19cm-bunka-knife-p2393-16021_thumb.jpg" alt="Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 19cm Bunka Knife"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knives-c1/traditional-japanese-knives-c5/kyusakichi-aogami-19cm-bunka-knife-p2393">Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi Aogami 19cm Bunka Knife</a></p>
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19cm Bunka Knife
Manufactured by Yoshida Hamono&amp;nbsp;
3 Ply Aogami (Blue Paper) Super Steel core
63-64 HRC Blade with Kurouchi Finish
Rosewood Octagonal Handle
Hot Forged by Hand
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knives-c1/traditional-japanese-knives-c5/kyusakichi-aogami-19cm-bunka-knife-p2393</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi ZDP189 Black- Based Forged Bunka Rosewood Octagon 190mm</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knives-c1/traditional-japanese-knives-c5/yoshida-hamono-kyusakichi-zdp189-black-based-forged-bunka-rosewood-octagon-190mm-p2388"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/yoshida-hamono-kyusakichi-zdp189-black-based-forged-bunka-rosewood-octagon-190mm-p2388-16031_thumb.jpg" alt="Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi ZDP189 Black- Based Forged Bunka Rosewood Octagon 190mm"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knives-c1/traditional-japanese-knives-c5/yoshida-hamono-kyusakichi-zdp189-black-based-forged-bunka-rosewood-octagon-190mm-p2388">Yoshida Hamono Kyusakichi ZDP189 Black- Based Forged Bunka Rosewood Octagon 190mm</a></p>
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Hand Forged by the Yoshida Hamono Company
Made From Ultra Hard ZDP-189 with an HRC of 66/67
Kurouchi Finish on the blade
Octagonal Handle made from Rosewood with Black Ferule
Made in Japan, Handwash Only
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knives-c1/traditional-japanese-knives-c5/yoshida-hamono-kyusakichi-zdp189-black-based-forged-bunka-rosewood-octagon-190mm-p2388</link>
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              <pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:22:27 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Nigara Hamono SG-2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 18cm Kiritsuke Nakiri</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/sg-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-18cm-kiritsuke-nakiri-p2232"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/sg-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-18cm-kiritsuke-nakiri-p2232-12780_thumb.jpg" alt="Nigara Hamono SG-2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 18cm Kiritsuke Nakiri"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/sg-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-18cm-kiritsuke-nakiri-p2232">Nigara Hamono SG-2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 18cm Kiritsuke Nakiri</a></p>
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Kurouchi Tsuchime&amp;nbsp;18cm Kiritsuke Nakiri
Core of Ultrahard SG-2 clad in Stainless Steel
62-63 HRC Hardness
Tsuchime Finish Blade
Octagon Black Ebony Wood Handle&amp;nbsp;
Black Buffalo bolster
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              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/sg-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-18cm-kiritsuke-nakiri-p2232</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/sg-2-kurouchi-tsuchime-18cm-kiritsuke-nakiri-p2232</link>
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              <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Steel Tsuchime  Bunka 180 mm Wenge Black Buffalo Handle</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/aogami-super-steel-tsuchime-bunka-180-mm-wenge-black-buffalo-handle-p2133"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/aogami-super-steel-tsuchime-bunka-180-mm-wenge-black-buffalo-handle-p2133-12066_thumb.jpg" alt="Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Steel Tsuchime  Bunka 180 mm Wenge Black Buffalo Handle"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/aogami-super-steel-tsuchime-bunka-180-mm-wenge-black-buffalo-handle-p2133">Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Steel Tsuchime  Bunka 180 mm Wenge Black Buffalo Handle</a></p>
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Migaki Tsuchime&amp;nbsp; 18cm Bunka Knife
Core of Aogami Super clad in Stainless Steel
62-63 HRC Hardness
Tsuchime Finish Blade
Octagon Wenge Wood Handle
Black Buffalo bolster
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              <guid>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/aogami-super-steel-tsuchime-bunka-180-mm-wenge-black-buffalo-handle-p2133</guid>
              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/santoku-knives-c8/aogami-super-steel-tsuchime-bunka-180-mm-wenge-black-buffalo-handle-p2133</link>
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              <pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 02:05:02 +0100</pubDate>
              <title>Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue2 Kurouchi Damascus 18cm Bunka</title>
              <description><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/hatsukokoro-kumokage-blue2-kurouchi-damascus-18cm-bunka-p1972"><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" data-src="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/images/hatsukokoro-kumokage-blue2-kurouchi-damascus-18cm-bunka-p1972-10925_thumb.jpg" alt="Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue2 Kurouchi Damascus 18cm Bunka"  class="lazyload" /></a>
<p><a href="http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/hatsukokoro-kumokage-blue2-kurouchi-damascus-18cm-bunka-p1972">Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue2 Kurouchi Damascus 18cm Bunka</a></p>
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Kurouchi Finish
Damascus Bunka 18cm
62-63 HRC
High Carbon
Soft Iron Cladding
Blue Steel 2
Octagonal Teak Handle with Black Buffalo Ferrule
Made in Japan
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              <link>http://www.knivesfromjapan.co.uk/knife-types-c16/chefs-knives-c3/hatsukokoro-kumokage-blue2-kurouchi-damascus-18cm-bunka-p1972</link>
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