{"product_id":"nigara-sg2-western-iron-wood-bunka-180mm","title":"Nigara Hamono SG2 Western Iron Wood 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\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SG2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kurouchi (Stainless Clad)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63\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 Iron Wood (Western-style)\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 52mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.40mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 225g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:2de0aa7f-15a3-40d5-a4e5-9024de5e127e-1\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:2de0aa7f-15a3-40d5-a4e5-9024de5e127e-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:2de0aa7f-15a3-40d5-a4e5-9024de5e127e-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"b7d56125-fbd0-4f69-9142-ff4f4b2655cf\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" 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\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" 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 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigara Hamono has been forging blades in Japan for generations, and this 180mm Bunka highlights a more premium and substantial side of the workshop's craftsmanship—one that feels refined, confident, and immediately impressive from the moment it reaches your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the knife is SG2 powdered stainless steel, one of the most respected high-performance steels used in Japanese kitchen cutlery today. Known for its extremely fine grain structure, SG2 is capable of taking an exceptionally keen edge while delivering outstanding edge retention. It offers the kind of crisp, precise cutting feel enthusiasts appreciate, combined with the convenience of a fully stainless construction that requires very little day-to-day maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 180mm Bunka profile remains one of the most versatile blade shapes available. It provides enough length for serious prep work while maintaining the agility and control that make Japanese knives so enjoyable to use. The flatter edge profile excels at push-cutting and chopping, while the aggressive K-tip offers remarkable precision for detail work. From vegetables and herbs to proteins and everyday meal preparation, it's a shape that comfortably handles almost everything a home cook or enthusiast will encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat immediately sets this particular piece apart, however, is the handle. Rather than a traditional lightweight wa-handle, Nigara paired this knife with a beautifully finished Western-style Ironwood handle. The dense Ironwood adds noticeable weight and substance, creating a more planted, stable feel in hand. Many users coming from European chef knives will find the balance reassuringly familiar, while still benefiting from the exceptional cutting performance, thin geometry, and precision that define a high-end Japanese Bunka.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a knife that bridges two worlds beautifully: the laser-like performance of premium SG2 powdered steel and the confidence-inspiring feel of a more substantial Western handle. Elegant, versatile, and built to perform at a very high level, it's a Bunka that stands out both on the cutting board and in the hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51153990975721,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/Bunka180IronWood.png?v=1780837770","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/nigara-sg2-western-iron-wood-bunka-180mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}