Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan R-2 Damascus Wa Series FRN-7 Bunka 190mm (7.4 Inch, Octagon Shaped Red-Sandalwood Handle)

To produce our new Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan “R-2 Damascus Wa Series” we have worked closely with Master Forge-Smith Master Yamamoto in Takefu City; a place famous for producing traditional hammer forged knives (Echizen Uchi-Hamono).

Here are Master Yamamoto’s impressive traditionally forged knives, which are made using “R-2” Powdered Metallurgy High Speed Tool Steel; a well-proven steel that provides outstanding cutting performance, excellent edge retention and good rust resistance (Easy to maintain).

We requested that Master Yamamoto produce these knives using his fine hammer forging process and R-2 Powdered metallurgy steel. His traditional hammer forging technique makes the micro-structure of the steel finer, allowing the production of a very stable cutting edge that provides superior edge retention and cutting performance. In fact, the edge retention of Master Yamamoto’s R-2 blades is comparable to other famous powdered steels, such as ZDP-189 and Cowry-X.

The sparkling, silver-white Nickel Steel and the dark gray Stainless Steel layers of the patterned Damascus blade Octagonal Red-Sandal Wood Handle with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule. 

Whether you are looking for a low-maintenance stainless steel knife with excellent cutting performance, or looking for a unique Damascus knife with Traditional Japanese styling, we are proud to introduce and thoroughly recommend these traditionally forged knives from Master Yamamoto.

The Bunka is a general-purpose kitchen knife that used to be just as popular as the Santoku, but has become less commonplace in recent years. With its tall blade, the Bunka knife is particularly suitable for cutting vegetables or fruit and the triangular tip area is particularly useful for detailed work and cutting fish or meat.

Specification

Knife Model: JCK Original Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan R-2 Damascus Series Bunka 190mm

Blade Material:  R-2 Damascus

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 63

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50

Handle Material: Octagon Shaped Red Sandal Wooden Handle with Black Pakka Wood Ferrule

Saya Included: No.