{"product_id":"damascus-steel-bunka-petty-with-bamboo-saya-and-bamboo-box-135-mm-blade","title":"KOTAI Bunka Damascus Petty Knife 13.5cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust like the common Petty knife, the Bunka Petty has a medium-sized blade with a flat 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\u003eThe Damascus Steel Bunka Paring blade is forged with AUS-10 steel, a premium steel that combines a high carbon content for hardness and edge longevity with the optimal amount of chromium to prevent oxidation. Wrapped in 66 layers of steel, this creates the unique Damascus pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides its aesthetic appeal, the “Tsuchime” (hammered) pattern creates tiny pockets of air between the blade and the food being cut. This ancestral Japanese method reduces drag, thus preventing food from sticking to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature octagonal handle is made of rare ebony wood, a beautiful dark natural wood famous for its hardness and ability to age well. The Bunka Damascus knife features a Tsuchime (hammered) blade for aesthetics and performance, and a hidden full tang for optimal balance and durability. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-sharp Japanese AUS-10 high-carbon stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHRC 61\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden full tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo Saya (sheath or blade cover) included with each knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"KOTAI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53255980908810,"sku":"KT-SG-003B-D","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/5520\/2314\/files\/Kotai-bunka-damascus-petty-knife-UK.png?v=1782477871","url":"https:\/\/japanese-knives.co.uk\/products\/damascus-steel-bunka-petty-with-bamboo-saya-and-bamboo-box-135-mm-blade","provider":"japanese-knives.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}