About the Maker - Takayuki Shibata

As the founder of the famous Masakage (昌景) brand and personal brand Koutetsu, Takayuki Shibata (柴田崇行) started as a knife sharpener working with craftsmans from the Echizne area.

About the Shape - Ko Bunka

The Ko Bunka (小文化) is a type of Japanese knife that has a small and short blade with a pointed tip. It is similar to a Bunka, which is a general-purpose knife that can cut, chop, slice, dice and mince various foods. However, the Ko Bunka is more suitable for smaller tasks in the hand or as an all-purpose blade. It can also be used to debone smaller meats, fish and birds.

About the Steel - SG2

Developed by Takefu Special Steel Company in Japan, SG2 or Super Gold 2 is a high-end stainless powdered tool steel alloy which is capable of being treated to a hardness of 64 HRC.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

Shibata Koutetsu SG2 Migaki 135mm Ko-Bunka	$219.00	Sold by Tokushu Knife	Ships from United States
Shibata Kotetsu R2 135mm Ko-Bunka	$230.00	Sold by Home Butcher	Ships from United States

Koutetsu R2/SG2 Ko Bunka 135mm

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