Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Kurozome Damascus 7" Bunka

First of all, insanely fast order processing and delivery as usual for these guys. The knife is a blast. Super thin and super sharp out the box. Tomatoes and potatoes are a joy with this knife.

This is really a classic Bunka. The SG2 steel (HRC62-63) is classic Japanese steel and the octagonal ebony handle is classic, too. It's on the light side but very well balanced. The blade finish is good looking and it's really sharp. What's not to like? I'd just point out that some Bunka's have very straight blades and some are a bit more curved to permit some degree of rock cutting. This knife is the second type. Depends on which you prefer.

I bought a nakiri from Temu for $7 and it had become my go to prep knife and I finally decided that I wanted to upgrade and get a real Japanese knife for the kitchen. This bunka is laser sharp and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Vegetables have met their match!

Laser cut

After seeing the review of this knife on the C&M Youtube review, I knew I had to gt myself one. This is one impressive knife. It cuts like a laser and has amazing looks as well. I've only had the knife for a little more than a week, but it cuts beautifully with my daily lunch salad prep with Romaine lettuce, red onions, cucumbers and ripe tomatoes. The knife is very light and thin, well balanced with a pinch grip. I will use my beefier knives for heavier duty cutting, but for about 80% of my prep work, this one is very well suited.

I have several other knives by Hatsukokoru and they are all excellent. You can't go wrong with this brand and the service from C&M is excellent with virtually overnight shipping to my home. Big thumbs up all around!