{"product_id":"fleur-de-lys-damascus-bunka-11-145mm-blade-only","title":"Fleur de Lys Damascus Bunka-11 145mm (Blade Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bunka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1084\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15n20 Forged Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNone ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" title=\"Choose yours\" style=\"color: #0066ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 145\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForged in Québec. Built one layer at a time. Made only once.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Lys Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebration of Québec bladesmithing at its most hands-on—a collaboration between Kakushin, Noah Vachon, and Jérémie Yelle built around completely handmade carbon Damascus steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery blade begins with \u003cstrong\u003e1084 and 15N20 carbon steels\u003c\/strong\u003e, forge-welded together and repeatedly manipulated to create the layered Damascus pattern running throughout the blade. Unlike a surface finish or decorative etching added afterward, the pattern is created within the steel itself. Every line is the result of forge welding, drawing, shaping, grinding, and countless hours of work before the knife ever reaches its final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the darker 1084 carbon steel and the nickel-rich 15N20 brings the Damascus pattern to life, revealing the movement created during forging. Because the steel is produced and shaped by hand, the pattern develops organically from one blade to another. No two can ever be perfectly duplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that is precisely the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not knives designed around absolute uniformity. Each piece carries subtle differences in its Damascus pattern, profile, grind, texture, and finishing that reveal the work of the bladesmiths behind it. Every blade is individually forged, ground, heat treated, polished, and finished in Québec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by Japanese kitchen knives, the Fleur de Lys Collection combines thin cutting geometry, purposeful profiles, refined tapers, and precise edge performance with a distinctly Québec identity. It is not an attempt to reproduce a Japanese knife—it is Québec craftsmanship interpreting the qualities we admire most about them and creating something entirely its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece is \u003cstrong\u003eModel No. 11\u003c\/strong\u003e, a one-of-a-kind \u003cstrong\u003e145mm Bunka\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact and highly maneuverable, the Bunka is one of the most versatile Japanese-inspired profiles. Its distinctive reverse-tanto tip provides excellent precision for detail work, scoring, trimming, and delicate cuts, while the flatter section of the edge performs naturally during push cutting and chopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e145mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version is especially quick and controlled. Its shorter cutting edge makes it easy to work around smaller ingredients and tight cutting boards, while the taller blade still provides excellent knuckle clearance and a confident feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact proportions make it an excellent choice for vegetables, herbs, fruit, smaller proteins, and detailed prep. For cooks who prefer a shorter knife but still want the versatility and blade height of a true all-purpose kitchen profile, the 145mm Bunka offers a particularly compelling balance of precision and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is offered \u003cstrong\u003eblade-only\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving the final character of the piece in the hands of its future owner. Choose a handle from Kakushin’s available inventory and the knife will be professionally assembled, balanced, sharpened, and finished in our workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any handmade carbon steel knife, the blade will naturally react to moisture, acidity, and use, gradually developing a patina unique to its owner. Proper care is part of the experience—and over time, the knife continues to become more personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFleur de Lys is about more than Damascus. It is about the hours at the forge, the decisions made by hand, and the small differences that can never be reproduced by a machine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eKakushin can handle the blade-to-handle assembly for you at our shop. If you're new to the custom knife world and want to confirm the fit and sizing of a handle with a specific blade, feel free to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Canada 🍁","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860309737705,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/FleurdeLysDamascusBunka-11145mm_BladeOnly.png?v=1789142184","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/fleur-de-lys-damascus-bunka-11-145mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}