Misuzu-Gata VG10 Bunka / Honesuki 160mm

Misuzu Knives are produced by a small family run blacksmith shop in Miki Japan. They are part of the collective MUJUN supports "Jiba-sangyo", or local industry,

This means locally producing something that is in harmony with the environment and the native lifestyle, using locally available natural materials. Being in and around nature has always been an essential part of Japanese people’s livelihood as forests cover 80% of the mountainous land in Japan.

To find out more about MUJUN please visit their website: https://www.mujun.co.jp/

Needless to say, these kitchen knives are something special.

This knife has a Bunka profile, but its thick enough to be used as a Honesuki.

Blade Type: Bunka / Honesuki
Total Length: 289mm
Blade Length: 153mm
Weight: 96g
Core: VG10
Cladding: Stainless
Handle: Magnolia with Traditional Urushi Lacquer, Plastic Ferrule
Thickest portion of the blade: 1.9mm
HRC: 59 - 60