{"product_id":"hg-blade-bunka-knife-170mm","title":"HG Blade Bunka Knife 170mm Kurouchi Finish 1084 High Carbon Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience 100% Australian-Made Craftsmanship - Hand-Forged in a One-Man Workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery HG Blade knife is made by hand by Hayden Gregory in his Australian workshop - no two are ever the same. The Bunka 170mm is part of the Kurouchi-Oak Series, combining raw forging character with real-world kitchen performance. If you want a working knife with genuine maker provenance, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: 1084 high carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind: 50\/50 V-bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade thickness: 3mm tapered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length: 320mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 125g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Tasmanian Oak with Australian Red Gum and Pine spacers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Kurouchi - hand-forged black scale finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Handcrafted in Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bunka is a Japanese-inspired multi-purpose knife with a distinctive reverse tanto tip - precise enough for detail work, versatile enough for everyday prep. Hayden Gregory forges each blade by hand, leaving the hammer marks visible under the Kurouchi finish. That dark, rustic scale is not just aesthetic - it helps protect the carbon steel from oxidation and develops a natural patina with use. The thick spine tapers to a fine edge, and the 50\/50 grind makes sharpening straightforward for any skill level. The Tasmanian Oak handle with Red Gum and Pine spacers is hard-wearing, warm in the hand, and distinctly Australian. This is a knife built for daily use, not the display cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash only - never dishwasher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry immediately after washing - 1084 carbon steel will rust if left wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply a light coat of food-safe mineral oil occasionally to protect the blade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protects the steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a smooth honing rod to maintain the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen with a whetstone when needed - the 50\/50 grind makes this straightforward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Chef \u0026 a knife","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47261964730659,"sku":"Hgbladebunka170-04","price":252.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/8326872F-DC2D-4BD1-8CE8-E3012CD4AD68.jpg?v=1749528382","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/hg-blade-bunka-knife-170mm","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}