{"product_id":"bunka-santoku-with-bamboo-saya-and-bamboo-box-170-mm-blade","title":"KOTAI Bunka Santoku Knife 17cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust like the common Santoku (三徳包丁), the Bunka has a tall and flat blade profile; however, their blade tips are shaped very differently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunka means “culture” in Japanese. The name derives from its traditional use in making cultural cuisine in Japanese homes. Bunka knives are recognisable from their “reverse Tanto” profile, also called “K-tip”, which makes them more precise than a classic rounded blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e440C steel from Aichi Steel is a high-carbon Japanese stainless steel: it is much less prone to rust than carbon steel. In addition, its heat treatment (also known as “tempering”) allows KOTAI knives to reach a hardness of HRC 60 ±1 without compromising toughness or impact resistance. The tsuchime hammered finish creates small air pockets that reduce food sticking to the blade, making cutting easier and cleaner. It also adds an aesthetic element to the knife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signature octagonal handle is made of rare ebony wood, a beautiful dark natural wood famous for its hardness and ability to age well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-sharp Japanese 440C high-carbon stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC hardness: 60 +\/-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo Saya (sheath or blade cover) included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOTAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53255980581130,"sku":"KT-SG-002B","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/Kotai-Bunka-440c-santoku-knife-UK.png?v=1782478814","url":"https:\/\/japanese-knives.co.uk\/products\/bunka-santoku-with-bamboo-saya-and-bamboo-box-170-mm-blade","provider":"japanese-knives.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}