{"product_id":"oul-sld-nashiji-bunka-170mm-walnut-handle","title":"OUL SLD Nashiji Bunka Knife 170mm (6.7\") – Walnut Handle","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoard Clearance Meets Precision Tip Work: The Bunka Advantage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile standard Santokus feature a rounded \"sheep's foot\" tip that limits intricate work, the \u003cb\u003eOUL SLD Nashiji Bunka Knife 170 mm\u003c\/b\u003e integrates an aggressive, angled reverse-tanto (\"K-tip\"). Measuring 170 mm (6.7\") along the cutting edge, this knife delivers the versatile chopping power of a chef's knife alongside surgical tip agility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe low-drag tip sits close to the cutting surface, allowing you to score shallots, dice garlic, flute mushrooms, and trim delicate proteins without having to lift your elbow or hyperextend your wrist. Paired with a tall blade face that provides ample knuckle clearance, this Bunka transitions effortlessly from vertical tap-chopping to fluid horizontal slicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHitachi SLD Core: Die-Steel Durability with Semi-Stainless Ease\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAt the cutting edge is \u003cb\u003eJapanese SLD Steel\u003c\/b\u003e, hardened to \u003cb\u003e61–62 HRC\u003c\/b\u003e. Developed originally as an industrial cold-work die steel for shearing through high-strength metals, SLD brings exceptional endurance to kitchen cutlery:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExtended Wear Resistance:\u003c\/b\u003e Alloyed with ~1.5% carbon and fortified with molybdenum and vanadium, SLD retains an aggressive, toothy slicing apex significantly longer than conventional cutlery stainless steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSemi-Stainless Convenience:\u003c\/b\u003e Formulated with 11% to 13% chromium, SLD resides in the ideal \"semi-stainless\" performance tier. It offers the crisp whetstone sharpening feedback and clean deburring of high-carbon steel without high rust reactivity. It resists rapid oxidation, acidic staining from onions or citrus, and pitting during prep. A quick wipe with a dry cloth keeps the edge in optimal condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTextured Nashiji (Pear-Skin) Stainless Cladding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe core steel is protected by San Mai stainless steel cladding finished in a traditional \u003cb\u003eNashiji (Pear-Skin)\u003c\/b\u003e texture. This fine-grained, rustic matte finish diffuses overhead kitchen lighting and forms micro-recesses across the blade face. These natural air pockets disrupt surface suction, ensuring dense potatoes, squash, and proteins fall away cleanly rather than sticking to the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural Walnut Handle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe blade is fitted to an authentic Japanese ergonomic handle carved from dense \u003cb\u003enatural Walnut wood\u003c\/b\u003e. Naturally oily and dimensionally stable, walnut provides a water-resistant, tactile grip that remains secure during wet prep. Its symmetrical contour centers the knife's balance directly at the pinch grip, ensuring neutral, fatigue-free handling for both right- and left-handed cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtisan Provenance: Fukui Co., Ltd. (Sakai, Osaka)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOffered under the OUL banner by \u003cb\u003eFukui Co., Ltd.\u003c\/b\u003e, this knife embodies the generational blacksmithing standards of Sakai, Osaka. Sakai makers are world-renowned for their exacting distal tapers, hand-leveled grinds, and edge geometries optimized for effortless cutting performance rather than industrial mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOUL (Fukui Co., Ltd.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSakai, Osaka, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBunka (Multi-Purpose K-Tip Knife)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSan Mai (Stainless Cladding over SLD Core)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Blade Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJapanese SLD Semi-Stainless Tool Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e61–62 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNashiji (Pear-Skin Textured Matte Finish)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Bevel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmbidextrous Double Bevel (50\/50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNatural Walnut Wood (Ergonomic Handle)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 10;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e170 mm (6.7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 11;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 12; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaya Included?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo (Ships in fitted OUL presentation box with edge sleeve)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOUL Sakai Presentation Box:\u003c\/b\u003e Custom Japanese presentation box designed for protective storage or gifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtective Edge Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e Guard shielding the factory-honed cutting edge during transit and unboxing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized OUL Dealer Direct\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHasu-Seizo is an authorized US dealer direct-sourcing authentic OUL cutlery from Fukui Co., Ltd. in Sakai, Japan. Before leaving our climate-controlled Seattle area warehouse, every knife is inspected by hand to verify straightness along the 2 mm spine, bevel symmetry, and a flush handle seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Care Guidelines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhetstone Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e SLD tool steel sharpens and deburrs with clean feedback on Japanese whetstones. Maintain the apex using a medium whetstone (#1000 grit) to establish edge bite, followed by a fine whetstone (#4000 to #6000 grit) and leather stropping for a refined edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDaily Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-wash immediately after use with warm water and mild dish soap. Dry thoroughly with a clean towel. \u003cb\u003eNever clean in a dishwasher.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBoard Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e Pair with end-grain wooden boards or high-density synthetic soft rubber boards. Avoid glass, marble, granite, or bamboo surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTarget Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Built for boneless meats, fish, and vegetables. Do not cut through bones, frozen foods, or hard nutshells; hacking hard targets will cause the thin edge to chip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does a Bunka knife differ from a Santoku?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA Bunka features an acutely angled, triangular \"K-tip\" rather than a rounded nose. This profile provides superior precision for scoring, tip work, and horizontal slicing while retaining the wide blade height and push-cutting efficiency of a Santoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes SLD semi-stainless steel rust?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSLD contains 11% to 13% chromium, making it highly rust-resistant compared to pure carbon steel. While it does not require oiling between daily uses, it is not fully rustproof and should be wiped dry promptly after washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the function of the Nashiji finish?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe textured Nashiji (\"pear-skin\") finish creates micro-air pockets across the blade face. This breaks the surface vacuum that causes starchy vegetables and moist proteins to stick to polished blades during prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does this knife ship from?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAll inventory is stored, quality-inspected, and shipped directly from our warehouse located in the Seattle area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukui Hamono","offers":[{"title":"170 mm","offer_id":50213868077306,"sku":"F-230319","price":359.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4399\/5970\/files\/OULSLDNashijiBunkaKnife170mm0.jpg?v=1792104640","url":"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/oul-sld-nashiji-bunka-170mm-walnut-handle","provider":"Hasu-Seizo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}