Shungo Ogata White Steel No.2 Damascus Bunka 165mm Shitan Handle

SO-W2-D-BU165S
$169.00 USD

Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata is a young craftsman at Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture. He started out as a computer programmer and later became a knife craftsman. He is well known for his careful finishing that pursues sharpness and functional beauty. Having given sharpening demonstrations and acted as a lecturer in France, he is one of the craftsmen whose future activities are exciting to follow.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Bunka
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")
Blade Thickness: 3mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Shitan
Handle Length: 132mm (5.2")
Weight: 118g (4.2 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

More than a tool

A knife is a piece of art that a craftsman puts their heart & soul into.