8.5" Bunka Knife - Retro Series (PM8S)

RETRO SERIES (PM8S)
8.5"
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The 8.5" Bunka from the Retro Series is a k-tipped all-rounder built for control. A reverse-tanto tip drops into fine, detailed work while the flat profile carries clean push cuts through veg, herbs and boneless proteins. The blade is 3-layer composite steel around a 10Cr15CoMoV core, finished in a frosted black stonewash and hung on a red wood and black buffalo horn handle.

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The Hezhen PM8S 8.5-inch Bunka Knife is a beautifully crafted tool designed for precision and versatility in the kitchen. Ideal for a range of tasks from slicing and dicing to intricate cuts, this Bunka knife combines traditional design with modern technology to deliver exceptional performance.

Key Features:

  • High-Quality Blade Material: The blade is constructed from 3 layers of 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel, renowned for its superior sharpness, durability, and resistance to corrosion. This ensures a long-lasting, razor-sharp edge that maintains its performance over time.
  • Balanced Hardness: With a hardness rating of 60±2 HRC, the blade offers a perfect balance of sharpness and toughness, making it suitable for both delicate and heavy-duty cutting tasks.
  • Elegant Handle: The handle is made from red wood and black buffalo horn, providing a blend of sophistication and ergonomic comfort. It is designed to offer a secure grip, enhancing control and reducing hand fatigue during prolonged use.
  • Advanced Heat Treatment: The blade undergoes vacuum heat treatment followed by deep freezing, which improves its hardness and ensures enduring sharpness and stability.

Specifications:

  • Blade Material: 3 Layers 10Cr15CoMoV Composite Steel
  • Handle Material: Red Wood + Black Buffalo Horn
  • Hardness: 60±2 HRC
  • Heat Treatment: Vacuum Heat + Deep Freeze
  • Blade Length: 8.5 inches
  • Product Code: PM8S

The Hezhen PM8S 8.5-inch Bunka Knife combines exceptional craftsmanship with high-performance materials, offering a versatile and reliable tool for all your kitchen cutting needs.

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THE NERDY BITS
  • Type: Bunka (k-tip) knife
  • Blade length: 8.5" / 215mm
  • Blade construction: 3-layer 10Cr15CoMoV composite steel
  • Core steel: 10Cr15CoMoV
  • Cladding: SuS410 stainless outer layers
  • Hardness: 60±2 HRC
  • Heat treatment: vacuum heat treated
  • Edge angle: 15° per side (30° inclusive)
  • Spine thickness: approx. 2.4mm
  • Weight: 186g
  • Handle: traditional octagonal (wa) red wood + black buffalo horn
  • Tang: hidden partial tang
  • Finish: retro frosted black stonewash
  • Care: hand wash only, not dishwasher safe
  • Origin: Yangjiang, Guangdong, China
  • Warranty: lifetime against manufacturing defects

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RETRO SERIES · PM8S

K-tip precision for push cuts

Details & Specifications

IDEAL FOR:

  • Chopping
  • Slicing
  • Dicing
  • Mincing
  • Precision
  • Vegetables
  • Delicates
  • Meat
  • Fish
TYPE
Bunka Knife
STEEL
10Cr15CoMoV
CONSTRUCTION
Hidden partial tang
BLADE LENGTH
215mm
CLADDING
3-layer composite
HANDLE
Red Wood + Black Buffalo Horn
SPINE
2.4mm
HARDNESS
60±2 HRC
WEIGHT
186g
EDGE ANGLE
15° per side

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