The TD Blue #2 line is a perfect blade to get a taste of carbon steel without the full maintenance headache, thanks to the stainless cladding that protects most of the surface area from rust, while you can enjoy the long edge life and sharpness of blue #2 carbon steel. 

We find this construction to be the best of both types of steel, and hope more people try out this amazing high-carbon steel!  (one must keep clean and dry the whole blade often to prevent it from rusting, and a benign discolouration/patina will form regardless). 

A Bunka is a Santoku (an all-purpose knife) with a kiritsuke-tip. The accentuated tip is great for delicate work, whilst sharing the same versatility as the Santoku. It is a great knife as an addition to an existing all-purpose blade or as a first all-purpose knife for any cook.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Bunka
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ho Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 316mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Handle to Tip Length: 185mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness: 3mm
Handle Length: 131mm
Weight: 117g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous