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Togashi 180mm tall bunka (similar to Tinker Tank) Kitchen Knives
- United States
- $125.00
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Product description
Having trouble tracking down a Tinker Tank? This “tall bunka” has almost the same dimensions and you may find it to be a worthy substitute! This knife is from Sakai Takayuki, and it is forged by Kenji Togashi in White #2. It measures 180x60 and weighs 260g. It has an upgraded handle by Sugi Cutlery, and I’m also including the original handle in case you don’t like it. I am the original owner and it has never been sharpened. There is patina on it from home use. Video included in description!
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is a small microchip at the tip. It’s so small that I never noticed it until I started taking pictures for this listing. Please take a look at the picture where I circled the tip. It should be an easy fix and it probably won’t affect performance anyway. At any rate, I am discounting this knife significantly, to the point where the knife is about the same price as the upgraded handle.
Here is a description copied and pasted from Chubo Knives:
Made for Chubo by Sakai Takayuki, this line is forged by renowned blacksmith Togashi-san. They are crafted in the sanmai method of joining a soft iron jacket with carbon steel core. The blades go through additional tempering, cooling and hammering steps to ensure maximum sharpness and blade strength. These knives are forged from a Yasuki White #2 Steel with edges created completely by hand and sharpened on a combination of wheels and sharpening stones. The blade is left unpolished in the kurouchi style, which gives the knife a beautiful rustic, black finish. Octagonal-shaped yew handles and water buffalo bolsters are easy to grip and comfortable in the hand, even through long hours of use.
Why we love them: In addition to having an extremely sharp edge, the tall bunka is a unique shape that makes quick work of both vegetables and protein.
Originally a knife for home cooks, bunkas are a cross between a santoku and nakiri with a pointed tip. They are very popular with chefs right now, thanks to their all purpose functionality, compact shape and pointed edge, which is useful for cross hatching produce like eggplants or king oyster mushrooms.
Condition
- Good (light signs of use)
In original packaging?
- Yes
Imperfections (if any)
Microchip at tip - see description and pictureCountry of manufacture
- Japan
Brand/Blacksmith
- Sakai Takayuki
Blade shape
- Bunka
Blade length (mm)
180Product weight (g)
260Steel category
- Carbon steel
Steel type
- Shirogami #2
Steel hardness (HRC)
- Unknown
Handle material
- Natural (wood)
Seller's return policy
- No returns (5-day Buyer Protection Return Policy for Eligible returns still applies)
Product Video
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fYZZ5J6QQNs
