Bunka 240mm "Wave" KU Anodized Titanium Frame Forged & Riveted Handle
This piece from Benjamin Kamon is a 100% forged blade and handle. Unlike Benjamin’s Monolithic loop handles this piece features a tempered titanium loop. Arguably a far more challenging piece of forge craft and not only is the handle fully forged, but also the rivet and pin that fasten it to the blade.
Titanium cools rapidly which meaning that each time the material is heated the artisan has a very limited amount of time to shape the material. To make things more challenging this piece features several very intricate elements, like the drifted holes at the bolster and the fully forged rivet and pin that fasten the handle in place. Finally, the handle is flame anodised in vibrant hues of blue and purple.
The blade itself is a 240mm Bunka, which features Benjamin’s “Wave” texture and a Kurouchi or blacksmiths finish. The texture feels organic, as though it formed naturally during the forging process. The bevels feature a perfectly consistent belt finish, which provides a beautiful shimmering contrast to the dark, textured section above.
Black and silver at the blade with blues and purples at the handle. Hand sculpted, ergonomic, striking, razor sharp and bound to develop in beauty with time and use.
Bid on this piece December 23rd to the 27th.
Product Specification
Blade Type: Bunka
Overall length:
Edge Length: 240mm
Spine Heel: 5.94mm
Spine Mid: 2.13mm
Spine Tip (20mm before): 0.75mm
Blade Height: 63mm
Weight: 247g
Cutting Edge Steel: 1.2519
Stainless: No
HRC: 65
Blade Construction: Mono Steel
Blade Finish: Textured
Grind: Convex
Handle Construction: Hidden Tang
Handle Materials: Anodised Titanium
Handedness: Ambidextrous
Saya, Hand Crafted Storage or Display Included: Yes
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
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We are happy to offer free international shipping on a variety of orders depending on location and order value. You can check to see where things sit for you here.
Returns
At Modern Cooking we want our customers to be inspired and delighted by the products they purchase through our shop.
However, we understand that you may need to return products occasionally. If you are not entirely happy, you can return your purchase in its original condition within 14 days for a refund. Please email if you wish to return any goods.
In the unlikely event that you receive faulty goods or your order is damaged in transit, please contact us for instructions on how to return the goods as in this case we will meet the cost of return postage, though only if this is arranged through our authorised carriers. Any claim for refund or exchange resulting from faulty goods or goods damaged in transit must be raised within 5 business days.
All Modern Cooking logistics partners provide insurance in case of damage, but the coverage is only valid if we are notified within 5 business days. Please make sure to inspect your order immediately upon receipt to ensure that there is no damage.
Once we have the goods back, we will issue a full refund or send replacements where possible, as you prefer.
Product Care:
Cleaning: Clean by hand with warm water. Avoid wetting the handle when possible.
Sharpening: We advise using whetstones to sharpen your knives and a honing rod or steel to maintain the burr between sharpening sessions.
Reactive Steels: Reactive steels like Aogami Super, Apex Ultra or one of the many premium reactive German and Swedish steels are susceptible to rust if not properly cared for. In this case we advise that you keep the knife dry between uses and when storing the knife for longer periods wiping the knife blade with Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil is a wise choice. This will not stop a patina forming on the blade, but it will stop rust. A patina can be a beautiful personal feature on your knife and helps to stop rust forming. So, dry your knife regularly between uses, store in a dry place and apply some Tsubaki oil from time to time when storing for long periods.
A reference guide to steel types
Handle Care: If you have a knife with a non-stabilised wooden handle, you can apply Tsubaki oil or another food safe oil to your handle from time to time. Food safe wax can be applied to both stabilised and no-stabilised wooden handles. Never apply hot wax or oil as you risk warping or damaging the handle.
