{"product_id":"senkoaitenmoku-bunka","title":"[Sparkling Blue Eye] Culture (with sheath)","description":"\u003cp\u003eType: Bunka knife\u003cbr\u003eBlade material: R2\/SG2 (stainless steel - rust resistant material)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade hardness: HRC 62-63\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade grind: Double bevel\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade length: 165mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade width: 46mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade thickness: 2mm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\/Sheath material: Magnolia wood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHandle\/Sheath finish: Aizome (Tenmoku\/Kanshitsu finish) + waterproof coating\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnife weight: 124g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSheath weight: 50g\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Bunka knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese are the same type as Santoku knives, which are versatile knives widely used in general households.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCompared to Santoku knives, the tip of the blade is angular rather than rounded,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand knives designed to make it easier to cut into ingredients are called Bunka knives.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFunctionally, like Santoku knives, they can handle various ingredients such as meat, fish, and vegetables.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith their more angular shape than Santoku knives, they also have a sharper appearance and are particularly popular overseas as a versatile knife.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Senko Aizen Tenmoku Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe blades are crafted by Yu Kurosaki, a leading Japanese blacksmith. Featured in many TV programs and with fans worldwide, his key characteristics are the unique tsuchime (hammered pattern) he hand-hammers into the blade, and the overwhelming sharpness provided by the premium Super Gold HSS steel. The Senko series is a beautiful collection with a tsuchime pattern designed on the blade, inspired by \"light.\" As a master craftsman, he handcrafts each piece, making these blades precious due to their limited production. The handle was developed by Akiyuki Sakamoto of Edit Japan, a traditional Japanese craft producer, in collaboration with Mai Kobo, a collective of artisans from Tokushima Prefecture specializing in a unique technique called \"wood indigo dyeing.\" Building on the success of the previous \"Aizen Knife,\" which combined knives with indigo dyeing, this collaboration has evolved further. This time, we've incorporated Tenmoku, a ceramic technique, and Kanshitsu, a lacquerware technique, into the indigo dyeing. This results in a unique look characterized by the textured surface for an improved grip and the antibacterial properties said to be present in indigo. Please take a look at this one-of-a-kind collaboration knife, featuring Mr. Kurosaki's \"Senko\" and the \"Tenmoku\" of indigo dyeing.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbrOriginally, Mr. Yu Kurosaki's knives did not come with sheaths, so Edit Japan developed original sheaths for this series. All sheaths feature a \"kiritsuke-gata\" (angled tip) shape. Additionally, by making the cross-section a mountain-like two-sided shape, the design highlights the bright and shadowed parts of the Tenmoku pattern. Furthermore, small ingenious details have been incorporated, such as tying the pin to the sheath with a string to prevent it from being lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbrMr. Yu Kurosaki's signature is engraved on the blade of this product.\u003cbrPlease note that custom engraving is not available.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandling \/ Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr- Do not cut or strike bones or frozen foods. This may cause chipping of the blade.\u003cbr\u003e- Hand wash with water, thoroughly wipe off moisture with a dry cloth, and air dry.\u003cbr\u003e- Please refrain from using a dishwasher.\u003cbr\u003e- The food-grade waterproof coating prevents the indigo from bleeding externally, but\u003cbr\u003eplease be careful of chipping or cracking due to strong impacts such as striking the handle.\u003cbr\u003e- As these are handcrafted, there may be individual differences in the color and appearance of the indigo dye.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Due to the very limited production quantity of this product, please allow 1 to 2 months for delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/editjapan-store.com\/blogs\/news\/senko-spec-change\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe blade shape has slightly changed, and it will be the \"Ei series,\" which has a sharp angle at the rounded tip of the blade.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"エディットジャパン公式ショップ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44042292297980,"sku":null,"price":1124.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/6842\/1116\/products\/sit-bunka_001_8ca0dd7a-bdea-4f0f-abe2-023b307a55b6.jpg?v=1670427819","url":"https:\/\/editjapan-store.com\/en-na\/products\/senkoaitenmoku-bunka","provider":"エディットジャパン公式ストア","version":"1.0","type":"link"}