Japanese steel Bunka Kotai knives

The Bunka Kotai Japanese Steel Knives are a tribute to the essence of traditional Japanese cuisine. Elegant and balanced, the angular and inverted profile of their sharp Japanese stainless steel blade gives them unmatched precision, perfect for the most delicate cuts. Designed for professional use and amateur cooks, they combine all the virtues of Japanese and German knives. The octagonal ebony handle, besides being beautiful, provides a reliable grip, so you can cut effortlessly and comfortably even the toughest foods.

All Bunka knives come in an elegant bamboo wood box and include a bamboo protective sheath for the blade.

What distinguishes Kotai knives

Kotai knives are born from the perseverance and passion of Jeremie Plane, the brand's founder, to achieve the perfect knife, a knife with the edge, precision, and aesthetics of Japanese knives, and the durability and ease of maintenance of Western knives. Lightweight, precise, and sharp like Japanese knives, and as durable, rust-resistant, and easy to maintain as German knives,

KOTAI knives are the perfect balance between Japanese and German knives, combining the best virtues of both worlds.This balance is a primary requirement for Kotai and is reflected both in the manufacturing process and in the characteristics of their knives:

Weight balance

• . Perfectly distributed between the handle and the blade, so that comfort of use is maximized and effort and fatigue are minimized, even after very prolonged use.Balance in blade geometry
• . Kotai knife blades are a hybrid between German and Japanese blades, allowing precise cutting and a rocking motion for easy chopping.Balance between tradition and modernity
• . The combination of the best traditional craftsmanship with modern steel tempering technology creates the ultimate tool for professional and amateur chefs. Each knife requires 138 steps and more than 2 months to manufacture before undergoing rigorous testing, resulting in flawless, powerful, precise, durable, beautiful, and perfectly balanced knives. Balance in the steel's chemical composition
• . Kotai knives are made only with the finest high-end Japanese 440C steel. Its higher carbon content, balanced with the perfect amount of chromium to prevent corrosion, gives the blades exceptional hardness, great wear resistance, and excellent edge retention. Why choose Bunka Kotai Japanese steel knives

Knives in the Bunka collection stand out for their elegance and

traditional design, especially inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine. Each knife is exceptional and embodies the authenticity and essence of Japanese culture.The blades are distinguished by their angular and inverted profile

, known as "Inverted tanto profile" or "K-tip". This shape gives them unmatched precision and makes them ideal for the most precise and careful cuts. The hand-polished octagonal ebony wood handle, features an angular design, in perfect harmony with the knife's tip. The blades of

Japanese 440C steel, with high carbon content, undergo heat treatment until reaching the required hardness. They are knives with great wear resistance, exceptional hardness, and an edge that stays sharp and flawless cut after cut. Very balanced, the full tang gives them great strength, durability, and resistance. Additionally, all Bunka Kotai knives have a

premium presentation, perfect for caring for them as they deserve and making them an ideal gift. Each knife comes in an elegant bamboo wood box and includes a bamboo protective sheath for the blade. Features

Japanese stainless steel knives with octagonal ebony wood handle.

• Design inspired by Japanese culture, especially its traditional cuisine.
• 100% handcrafted manufacturing.
  
• Knives handmade by master cutlers.
• Hidden full tang, perfectly balanced.
• Perfect weight distribution.
• Japanese 440C steel with high carbon content (contains twice the carbon of other premium steels).
• Blade heat-treated to reach a hardness of HRC 60 +/- 1
• Steel heat treatment: cryogenic..
• Double bevel blade. Angular and inverted profile ("Inverted tanto profile" or "K-tip").
• Unmatched cutting precision, ideal for precise and careful cuts.
• Blade angle: 15˚, symmetrical sharpening 50/50.
• Ultra-sharp. M
• aintains its flawless edge cut after cut.Rust resistant.
• Ebony wood handle, a material with great hardness and moisture resistance.
• Hand-polished octagonal handle. Firm and comfortable grip for total control.
• Bamboo blade protector (bamboo "Saya") included with all knives
• Premium and elegant presentation, in a bamboo box.
• Sustainably grown bamboo.
• Lifetime warranty.
• Hand wash and dry immediately. Not dishwasher safe.
• Do not cut on hard surfaces (metal, ceramic, marble), bones, or frozen foods.
• Knives and uses

Paring knife.

• The ideal knife for peeling and deboning. Like the traditional paring knife, it has a small blade with a flat profile, but the blade tip is very different, giving it greater precision. It is mainly used for peeling fruits and vegetables but is a multipurpose knife. All precise cutting tasks off the board are done with the paring knife.Utility knife. Precise, agile, and ideal for quick cuts, it is an all-purpose knife thanks to its medium-sized blade with a flat profile. The shape of its tip gives it much more precision. It is ideal for chopping vegetables and fruits, slicing meats, and preparing fish.
• Santoku. Precise, sharp, and multipurpose. Like the traditional Santoku, its versatile blade is ideal for chopping vegetables and fruits, slicing meats, and preparing fish. The pointed shape of the blade also makes it much more precise.
• Chef's knife. Comfortable, precise, sharp, and multipurpose. Its flexible and narrower blade is an agile and well-balanced knife, offering a very comfortable grip and handling. Additionally, it is ideal for precise filleting of all types of foods. The pointed blade design makes it very precise.
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