Tanaka Tsuchime Bunka 170mm (TNK-T170BU-WN)

The Tsuchime Bunka 170mm is an all-purpose knife suitable for preparing meat, vegetables and fish that is similar to the Santoku, but is set apart by its acute and utilitarian point on the end of the blade that creates its unique shape. Completely handcrafted by 4th generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka, this knife is forged with a cutting core of Aogami Blue Paper #2 Carbon Steel that is stainless steel clad and features a beautiful and rustic hammered Tsuchime surface. The cutting core is sandwiched by a stainless outer layer. The blades are very thinly ground and deliver effortless cutting performance for both right and left-handed users. The octagonal handles are made with Rosewood and feature a black pakkawood ferrule. Caring for your handmade knife: Due to the nature of handcrafting and traditional blacksmithing, each knife is unique and may have some cosmetic distortion or irregularities. This is expected and normal. Because these knives are handcrafted, they do not qualify for warranty services.