This banno bunka is a great multi-purpose knife for slicing veggies or meats. The blade is very thin behind the edge and is a great performer.
Blade Features:
52100 high carbon steel - takes an excellent edge and has great edge retention
Convex and hollow grind reduces food stickage while providing high performance
Completely hand finished
Distal taper
Choil and spine have been rounded for increased comfort
Edge was taken to a 6000 wetstone then stropped
Handle Features:
African blackwood and cocobolo exotic woods for a minimalistic and classic appearance
Completely hand finished
Specifications:
HRC: 63
Blade thickness at spine: .075in/1.9mm above the heel and tapers to .07in/1.8mm about 25mm from the tip
Blade thickness midway between edge and spine at heel: .08in/2.1mm
Thickness behind edge: .005in/.13mm
Tip to handle: 8.9in/225mm
Heel height: 1.96in/50mm
Handle length: 5.7in/141mm
Overall: 14.4in/366mm
Weight: 214 g. (7.5oz)
SOLD Shipped CONUS
Blade Features:
52100 high carbon steel - takes an excellent edge and has great edge retention
Convex and hollow grind reduces food stickage while providing high performance
Completely hand finished
Distal taper
Choil and spine have been rounded for increased comfort
Edge was taken to a 6000 wetstone then stropped
Handle Features:
African blackwood and cocobolo exotic woods for a minimalistic and classic appearance
Completely hand finished
Specifications:
HRC: 63
Blade thickness at spine: .075in/1.9mm above the heel and tapers to .07in/1.8mm about 25mm from the tip
Blade thickness midway between edge and spine at heel: .08in/2.1mm
Thickness behind edge: .005in/.13mm
Tip to handle: 8.9in/225mm
Heel height: 1.96in/50mm
Handle length: 5.7in/141mm
Overall: 14.4in/366mm
Weight: 214 g. (7.5oz)
SOLD Shipped CONUS
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