Nickel Rain-Drop Damascus 52100 Tall-Bunka 180mm (Blade Only)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Bunka (Tall-Heel)
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: 52100
Blade Finish: Rain Drop Damascus w/ Nickel
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: None ➛ Choose yours
Blade Size: 180mm
Heel Height: ~58mm
Spine Thickness: ~2.70mm (light taper to front)
Weight: ~125g
By popular demand, we asked Nguyên in Hanoi to create an entirely new handmade Damascus model—one with a personality all its own.
The 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.
At 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.
Every 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.
Kakushin 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 reach out!
