Santoku

Santoku with an 18 cm long blade. The handle is oval and made of magnolia with a bolster in black PVC.

"Like a Global knife with Japanese handles"

Bunmei is a Japanese knife brand from Yoshikin, the same manufacturer behind Global. In Bunmei's double-bevel range, modern Japanese knife manufacturing is combined with classic, functional geometry adapted for all-round use in the kitchen. The grind is symmetrical with a thin edge and relatively slender blade geometry. The result is low cutting resistance, good control and neutral cutting behavior that works equally well for meat, fish, and vegetables. Compared to traditional Western knives, the blades are often perceived as lighter and more precise, without becoming fragile.

The blades are made of stainless Japanese steel (chromova), hardened to provide a good balance between edge retention, toughness, and ease of sharpening. Hardness: 56-58 HRC

The sharpening angles are relatively narrow, which provides high initial sharpness and clear feedback against the ingredients.