Enso Hachi SG2 5.5" Ko-Bunka
Features
- Constructed of Japanese SG2 powder stainless steel for a fine carbide structure that takes a very fine edge with superior edge retention; 63 Rockwell Hardness
- 3 layer blade with SG2 core and hammered ("tsuchime") texture with black fluorine resin coating that is permanently applied to the blade; the blade is then ground to a matte finish with a highly polished edge for a beautiful and long lasting appearance
- Thin blade is hand ground and honed to a razor sharp 12 degree double bevel blade angle
- Traditional Japanese octagonal two-tone pakkawood handle with white ring is ergonomically shaped for a secure grip and is permanently and seamlessly installed to the blade
- The ko-bunka is a smaller take on the popular bunka knife, allowing for some in hand cutting as well as nimble chopping and slicing of smaller items on the board, this knife is truly a versatile utility knife
- Handcrafted in Seki, Japan with a lifetime warranty
Description
Specs
Item number: 29102
MEET THE MAKER
- TSThomas S.Verified BuyerReviewingEnso Hachi SG2 6.5" BunkaI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? IntermediateBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For Under 1 MonthUses Product WeeklyRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdayGreat knife
It is now my favorite knife
- RRTVerified BuyerReviewingEnso Hachi SG2 6.5" BunkaI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? AdvancedBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For Under 1 MonthUses Product DailyRated 5 out of 5 starsYesterdaySolid performer
Handle is is a little heavier than I expected but still balances well. Edge geometry is excellent. Few strokes on my strop and it cuts like a laser. The spine and chill are rounded. Overall fit and finish is excellent. The blade length is very practical for everyday use. SG2 edge hardened to 65 on Rockwell scale so it keeps its edge for longer. Love it.
- FKFRED K.Verified BuyerReviewingEnso Hachi SG2 5.5" Ko-BunkaI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? IntermediateBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For 1 – 3 MonthsUses Product DailyRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoGreat small knife for single serving meals
Purchased this little Ko-Bunka for small work on vegetables for my weekly favorite fried rice meals. The Super Gold 2 (SG2) strops quickly on thin hard leather with diamond compound. Really appreciate the stain resistant chemistry of the blade. Wa handle is very comfortable and thin spine with nice edge profile glides through carrots. My Nakari knives will be resting for a long while.
- CLCliff L.Verified BuyerReviewingEnso Hachi SG2 5.5" Ko-BunkaI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? AdvancedBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For 1 – 3 MonthsUses Product WeeklyRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoGreat Sized Knife
I had been looking for a knife this size and shape for a while then eventually gave up. This ko-bunka showed up while I was looking for something else and I immediately purchased it. Often this knife is big enough for everything I’m making for dinner. The only ding I’ll give the appearance of this knife is the kurouchi finish is actually paint and not from the blade production so it looks a little cheap next to a hand forged knife. However the handle is nice enough to offset the look of the spine. Keep in mind this is a very hard steel that will sharpen easily and stay sharp but will chip if mistreated. If you are looking for a midsize knife with a Wa handle, you won’t beat this price for high quality steel.
- SRSteve R.Verified BuyerReviewingEnso Hachi SG2 5.5" Ko-BunkaI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? IntermediateBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For Under 1 MonthUses Product WeeklyRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoExactly What I Needed
I wanted a knife that was in-between my larger santoku, and smaller paring knife. This ko-bunka is perfect. I really liked the specs on this one, and when I saw the sale price, I had to order it. Super fast shipping, and good packaging. The octagonal handle fits my hand perfectly. The blade profile is very thin, and it was razor sharp right out of the box. SG2 core will stay sharp for a long time. I really like the finish on the blade. I hand wash and dry it after each use. I mainly use this knife for prepping salads. It is really great for slicing tomatoes. I love Japanese kitchen knives, and I am happy to add this one to my collection. I built a custom wooden stand for it. I know it will serve me well for many years.
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