{"product_id":"miyabi-birchwood-5000mcd-bunka-7-00-inch-brown","title":"MIYABI BIRCHWOOD 5000MCD Bunka, 7.00 inch, Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eBehind every Japanese MIYABI knife is a century-old artisan tradition. With the MIYABI Birchwood Bunka knife, you will experience a perfect blend of beauty and sharpness designed for versatile kitchen tasks. Featuring its distinctive K-tip (reverse tanto) blade profile, this knife excels at precision slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fish, and meat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade, about 180mm (7 inches) long, is forged from premium SG2 (Micro Carbide MC63) powder steel, notable for outstanding hardness (approx. 62-63 HRC), superb edge retention, and durability. It is clad in 100 layers of stainless steel with a striking Damascus pattern, adding both strength and aesthetic appeal. The blade is hand-honed using the traditional Honbazuke method to a razor-sharp Katana edge for exceptional cutting performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomic D-shaped handle is crafted from high-quality Karelian (Masur) Birchwood, prized for its beautiful rippled grain and comfortable feel in hand. A mosaic pin and decorative stainless steel bolster complete the handle, lending both style and balance to the knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly handcrafted in Seki, Japan, the Miyabi Birchwood Bunka combines traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern German engineering expertise from Solingen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade core forged from SG2 (Micro Carbide MC63) powder steel, achieving 62-63 Rockwell hardness for outstanding sharpness and edge retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 layers of stainless steel, featuring a beautiful Damascus floral pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-honed with traditional Honbazuke 3-step sharpening to create a razor-sharp Katana-style edge (9.5°–12°)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive K-tip (reverse tanto) Bunka blade shape for versatile precision cutting, dicing, and chopping of a wide range of ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eD-shaped ergonomic handle made from premium Birchwood, offering a secure and comfortable grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMosaic pin and stainless steel bolster add to the knife’s balance and refined aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 180mm (7 inches), blade height approx. 49mm, overall length about 318mm, weight ~173g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Seki, Japan, merging centuries-old craftsmanship with modern technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MIYABI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46290019156107,"sku":"1034064","price":399.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/7038\/2475\/files\/1034064_Birchwood_BunkaKnife_Silo_01.jpg?v=1774318068","url":"https:\/\/kitchensecrets.ca\/products\/miyabi-birchwood-5000mcd-bunka-7-00-inch-brown","provider":"Kitchen Secrets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}