{"product_id":"tsunehisa-sld-washiji-koy-bunka-170mm-oak-yaki","title":"Tsunehisa SLD Washiji KOY Bunka Knife 170mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Oak Yaki Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExperience SLD Semi-Stainless Steel in the Versatile Bunka Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tsunehisa SLD Washiji KOY Bunka 170mm is made in Japan from SLD semi-stainless steel - the Bunka's distinctive reverse-tanto tip and flat blade profile with carbon-like sharpness and a distinctive yaki (charred) oak handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel: SLD semi-stainless tool steel - San Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Washiji (fine pear-skin) - reduces drag and food sticking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade length: 170mm | Flat blade profile with reverse-tanto tip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge grind: Even 50\/50 double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: Yaki (charred\/scorched) oak - KOY style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Semi-stainless - more rust resistant than carbon but not fully stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Bunka Profile. SLD Performance.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bunka is a traditional Japanese kitchen knife with a flat blade profile similar to the Nakiri, but with a distinctive reverse-tanto (angled) tip that makes it more versatile for precision work - scoring, detail cuts, and tasks where a flat-tipped Nakiri would be limiting. SLD semi-stainless delivers carbon-like sharpness and edge retention with significantly better rust resistance than pure carbon. The yaki oak handle is charred\/scorched for a distinctive dark, textured appearance. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash and dry - more rust resistant than carbon but not fully stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen on Japanese water stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHone regularly with a ceramic or fine honing rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the oak handle dry - do not soak\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":54155943084323,"sku":"T SLD Washiji KOY bunka","price":226.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/1819\/3230\/files\/BE0FDA99-AC8D-4BB7-AE7B-8403D66B538D.jpg?v=1771822929","url":"https:\/\/chefandaknife.com.au\/products\/tsunehisa-sld-washiji-koy-bunka-170mm-oak-yaki","provider":"Chef \u0026 a knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}