{"product_id":"nickel-rain-drop-damascus-52100-tall-bunka-180mm-blade-only","title":"Nickel Rain-Drop Damascus 52100 Tall-Bunka 180mm (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 (Tall-Heel)\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 52100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rain Drop Damascus w\/ Nickel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e61\u003cspan\u003eHRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e None ➛ \u003cspan style=\"color: #0066ff;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #0066ff;\" title=\"Choose yours\" href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/collections\/handles-blanks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChoose yours\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~58mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~2.70mm (light taper to front)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~125\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"368\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBy popular demand, we asked Nguyên in Hanoi to create an entirely new handmade Damascus model—one with a personality all its own.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eThe result is this Nickel Damascus Raindrop Bunka, a blade that showcases one of the most mesmerizing traditional Damascus patterns. Hundreds of concentric \"raindrops\" emerge naturally through the forging process, creating incredible depth and contrast that constantly shifts as light moves across the blade. No laser etching, no artificial pattern—just genuine forged Damascus, where every knife develops its own unique fingerprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eAt the core is 52100 high-carbon steel, chosen for its exceptional cutting performance. It takes an incredibly keen edge, offers excellent edge retention, and sharpens with ease. Combined with a thin hand-ground geometry, the result is a Bunka that feels agile, precise, and effortlessly smooth through vegetables, proteins, and everyday prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1539\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eEvery knife is hand-forged and hand-finished by Nguyên in Hanoi as part of a small limited production. Because each Damascus billet is forged individually, the Raindrop pattern, contrast, and overall character naturally vary from blade to blade. The photos represent the collection, but every knife is truly one of a kind—a unique expression of the blacksmith's craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003ereach out\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Vietnam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51582710317289,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/BunkaRainDrop.png?v=1785012182","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/nickel-rain-drop-damascus-52100-tall-bunka-180mm-blade-only","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}