Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Rainbow Damascus Santoku yukihiro-sakai The short ko-bunka is a

The short ko-bunka is a perfect peeler and ideal for small intricate jobs and with a little extra height over a similiar length petty it's also possible to hold in a comfortable pinch grip for even more precision

The wooden core is sterilised and fully enclosed in the plastic casing of the board and so not exposed

Finished with a robust Western-style pakkawood handle

A great sized gyuto with the kengata tip

The knife is completely hand forged and sharpened by Manaka-san and has been fitted with an equally beautiful ebony handle with brass bolster which offsets the fairly significant weight of the large blade and puts the balance point just forward of the heel

Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Rainbow Damascus Santoku yukihiro-sakai The short ko-bunka is aThe striking Ryuhyo rainbow damascus santoku is a little taller than most and with it's laser profile and features an exceptionally thin tip it's a superbly finished all rounder capable of general prep tasks as well as intricate work on smaller ingredients. This knife is balanced just around the end of the handle where it meets the blade.