About This Product
- Crafted by Naohito Myojin, a Tosa master whose finishing techniques are sought by bladesmiths across Japan
- Cobalt Special Steel (COSP) delivers extreme hardness with semi-stainless properties for long-lasting edge retention
- Bunka tip profile (angled spine, pointed tip) enables fine tip work, scoring, and detailed cuts
- Thin spine (2.1mm at heel to 1.45mm at tip) minimizes cutting resistance through a wide range of ingredients
- 40mm blade width offers knuckle clearance for comfortable board use
- Charred and lacquered oak handle is heat-treated for durability with a refined, traditional appearance
- No dishwasher use - hand wash and dry immediately to maintain the blade
Naohito Myojin, successor of Myojin Riki Seisakusho in Tosa, Japan, began forging blades at 18 and honed his craft through rigorous training in Echizen - one of Japan's most celebrated blade-making regions. Today, he leads a dedicated workshop in Tosa, where his mastery is so widely respected that bladesmiths from across Japan seek his collaboration for his extraordinary sharpening and finishing techniques. Embracing new steel materials alongside time-honored methods, his blades captivate both the eye and the hand.
The Bunka profile brings tip control and knuckle clearance together in a format that rewards confident, fluid knife technique. Myojin Naohito forges this COSP Bunka from Cobalt Special Steel - semi-stainless and intensely hard - then finishes it with a charred and lacquered oak handle that reflects the craft tradition of Tosa. At 165mm, it is a versatile everyday blade with edge performance equal to its visual character. Choose it and notice the difference every time you pick it up.
The Bunka profile brings tip control and knuckle clearance together in a format that rewards confident, fluid knife technique. Myojin Naohito forges this COSP Bunka from Cobalt Special Steel - semi-stainless and intensely hard - then finishes it with a charred and lacquered oak handle that reflects the craft tradition of Tosa. At 165mm, it is a versatile everyday blade with edge performance equal to its visual character. Choose it and notice the difference every time you pick it up.