Ogata White Steel No.2 Kurouchi Damascus Bunka 180mm with Shitan Handle

Shungo Ogata is a young, talented blacksmith who works among the masters in Takefu Knife Village, Fukui, Japan. He began his career as a blade sharpener and has recently begun producing very high quality knives of his own. His background in sharpening allows him to focus on the geometry of the blade, creating extremely thin blades that slice with ease. With a variety of different and interesting blade shapes and styles, we can’t wait to see what Ogata-san will come up with next!

Specifications: 
Knife Type: Bunka Chef's Knife 
Steel Type:  White Steel No.2 Damascus Kurouchi (High Carbon Steel - Rust Prone)

Blade Type:  Double-Edged Blade
Blade Length: 180mm
Blade Thickness: 2.0mm
Blade Height: 44mm
Handle Length: 127mm 

Handle Material : Shitan Rosewood
Weight: 145g

Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break. 
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. 
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.