{"product_id":"nigara-aos-tsuchime-epoxy-bunka-180mm","title":"Nigara AOS Tsuchime Epoxy Bunka 180mm","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 Aogami Blue Super\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tsuchime (Stainless Clad)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e62\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 Wood with Epoxy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 180\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.25mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eNigara Hamono has been doing this for generations, and this 180mm Bunka is a great example of what they do best — clean, high performance with just enough character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"513\"\u003eBuilt with Aogami Blue Super carbon steel at the core, this one takes a very aggressive edge and holds it. It’s clad in stainless, so you get the cutting feel of carbon without needing to baby it as much. It’s a really nice balance between performance and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"697\"\u003eThe tsuchime finish keeps things simple and functional — adds a bit of texture for food release while keeping that slightly raw, no-nonsense look. Nothing flashy, just well executed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eThe bunka profile is where it gets interesting. Slightly shorter at 180mm, flatter edge, and that k-tip gives you extra precision for detail work. It’s super versatile — vegetables, proteins, herbs — it handles pretty much everything in a home kitchen without feeling oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eHandle is more on the modern side with a wood and epoxy construction. Clean, comfortable, well balanced — fits the overall look of the knife without overcomplicating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1393\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOn the board, it feels quick and controlled. Thin behind the edge, easy through product, very responsive. If you’re looking for a compact, high-performance knife with a bit more personality than a standard santoku, this is a really solid pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50752805044457,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/nigara-aos-tsuchime-epoxy-bunka-180mm-8189917.png?v=1774968189","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/nigara-aos-tsuchime-epoxy-bunka-180mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}