{"product_id":"cuchillos-de-acero-japones-bunka-kotai","title":"Japanese steel Bunka Kotai knives","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBunka Kotai Japanese Steel Knives\u003c\/strong\u003e are a tribute to the \u003cstrong\u003eessence of traditional Japanese cuisine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and balanced, the \u003cstrong\u003eangular and inverted profile of their sharp Japanese stainless steel blade\u003c\/strong\u003e gives them unmatched precision, perfect for the most delicate cuts. Designed for professional use and amateur cooks, \u003cstrong\u003ethey combine all the virtues of Japanese and German knives\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eoctagonal ebony handle\u003c\/strong\u003e, besides being beautiful, provides a reliable grip, so you can cut effortlessly and comfortably even the toughest foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Bunka knives \u003cstrong\u003ecome in an elegant bamboo wood box and include a bamboo protective sheath\u003c\/strong\u003e for the blade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat distinguishes Kotai knives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKotai knives\u003cstrong\u003e are born from the perseverance and passion of Jeremie Plane, the brand's founder, to achieve \u003c\/strong\u003ethe perfect knife, a knife with \u003cstrong\u003ethe edge, precision, and aesthetics of Japanese knives, and the durability and ease of maintenance of Western knives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-85adbb1d-7fff-daa9-e841-b4fb1e48576c\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eLightweight, precise, and sharp like Japanese knives, and as durable, rust-resistant, and easy to maintain as German knives, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKOTAI knives are the perfect balance between Japanese and German knives, combining the best virtues of both worlds.\u003cstrong\u003eThis balance is a primary requirement for Kotai and is reflected both in the manufacturing process and in the characteristics of their knives: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight balance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. Perfectly distributed between the handle and the blade, so that \u003c\/strong\u003ecomfort of use is maximized and effort and fatigue are minimized\u003cstrong\u003e, even after very prolonged use.\u003c\/strong\u003eBalance in blade geometry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. Kotai knife blades are a \u003c\/strong\u003ehybrid between German and Japanese blades\u003cstrong\u003e, allowing precise cutting and a rocking motion for easy chopping.\u003c\/strong\u003eBalance between tradition and modernity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. The combination of the best traditional craftsmanship with modern steel tempering technology creates the ultimate tool for professional and amateur chefs. \u003c\/strong\u003eEach knife requires 138 steps and more than 2 months to manufacture\u003cstrong\u003e before undergoing rigorous testing, resulting in flawless, powerful, precise, durable, beautiful, and perfectly balanced knives. \u003c\/strong\u003eBalance in the steel's chemical composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e. Kotai knives are made only with \u003c\/strong\u003ethe finest high-end Japanese 440C steel\u003cstrong\u003e. Its higher carbon content, balanced with the perfect amount of chromium to prevent corrosion, \u003c\/strong\u003egives the blades exceptional hardness, \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-56e100bf-7fff-ef9b-1e13-2d2782916f5f\"\u003egreat wear resistance, and excellent edge retention. \u003c\/span\u003eWhy choose Bunka Kotai Japanese steel knives\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-d7537aa4-7fff-34eb-25e0-7f26eb5aae9a\" style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKnives in the Bunka collection stand out for their elegance and \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etraditional design, especially inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine\u003cstrong\u003e. Each knife is exceptional and embodies the authenticity and essence of Japanese culture.\u003c\/strong\u003eThe blades are distinguished by their angular and inverted profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" id=\"docs-internal-guid-07afff1a-7fff-971b-fbe6-722bce6b713c\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, known as \"Inverted tanto profile\" or \"K-tip\". This shape gives them \u003c\/strong\u003eunmatched precision\u003cstrong\u003e and makes them ideal for \u003c\/strong\u003ethe most precise and careful cuts\u003cstrong\u003e. The \u003c\/strong\u003ehand-polished octagonal ebony wood handle,\u003cstrong\u003e features an angular design, in perfect harmony with the knife's tip.  \u003c\/strong\u003eThe blades of \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJapanese 440C steel\u003cstrong\u003e, with high carbon content, undergo \u003c\/strong\u003eheat treatment\u003cstrong\u003e until reaching the required hardness. They are knives with \u003c\/strong\u003egreat wear resistance\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eexceptional hardness\u003cstrong\u003e, and an \u003c\/strong\u003eedge that stays sharp and flawless\u003cstrong\u003e cut after cut. Very balanced, the \u003c\/strong\u003efull tang\u003cstrong\u003e gives them great \u003c\/strong\u003estrength, durability, and resistance\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003eAdditionally, all Bunka Kotai knives have a \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003epremium presentation\u003cstrong\u003e, perfect for caring for them as they deserve and making them an ideal gift. Each knife \u003c\/strong\u003ecomes in an elegant bamboo wood box and includes a bamboo protective sheath\u003cstrong\u003e for the blade. \u003c\/strong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese stainless steel knives with octagonal ebony wood handle.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign inspired by Japanese culture, especially its traditional cuisine. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% handcrafted manufacturing. \u003cbr\/\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnives handmade by master cutlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden full tang, perfectly balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect weight distribution.   \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese 440C steel with high carbon content (contains twice the carbon of other premium steels). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBlade heat-treated to reach a hardness of HRC 60 +\/- 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eSteel heat treatment: cryogenic.\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble bevel blade. Angular and inverted profile (\"Inverted tanto profile\" or \"K-tip\"). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eUnmatched cutting precision, ideal for precise and careful cuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBlade angle: 15˚, symmetrical sharpening 50\/50.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eUltra-sharp. M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eaintains its flawless edge cut after cut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eRust resistant.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eEbony wood handle, a material with great hardness and moisture resistance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eHand-polished octagonal handle. Firm and comfortable grip for total control. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eBamboo blade protector (bamboo \"Saya\") included with all knives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003ePremium and elegant presentation, in a bamboo box. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eSustainably grown bamboo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eLifetime warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash and dry immediately. Not dishwasher safe.\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eDo not cut on hard surfaces (metal, ceramic, marble), bones, or frozen foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"metafield-multi_line_text_field\"\u003eKnives and uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParing knife.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e The ideal knife for peeling and deboning. Like the traditional paring knife, it has a small blade with a flat profile, but the blade tip is very different, giving it greater precision. It is mainly used for peeling fruits and vegetables but is a multipurpose knife. All precise cutting tasks off the board are done with the paring knife.\u003c\/strong\u003eUtility knife.\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Precise, agile, and ideal for quick cuts, it is an all-purpose knife thanks to its medium-sized blade with a flat profile. The shape of its tip gives it much more precision. It is ideal for chopping vegetables and fruits, slicing meats, and preparing fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSantoku.\u003c\/strong\u003e Precise, sharp, and multipurpose. Like the traditional Santoku, its versatile blade is ideal for chopping vegetables and fruits, slicing meats, and preparing fish. The pointed shape of the blade also makes it much more precise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChef's knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfortable, precise, sharp, and multipurpose. Its flexible and narrower blade is an agile and well-balanced knife, offering a very comfortable grip and handling. Additionally, it is ideal for precise filleting of all types of foods. The pointed blade design makes it very precise. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003eKnife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlade length\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 137.2px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eParing 9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e85 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eUtility 13 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e13.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e26 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e136 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSantoku 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e18 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e176 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eChef 21 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.3333%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e33 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e190 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e190 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16.3043%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kotai","offers":[{"title":"Puntilla 9cm","offer_id":55269259739461,"sku":"KOTKTSG004B","price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Universal 13 cm","offer_id":55269259772229,"sku":"KOTKTSG003B","price":100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Santoku 17cm","offer_id":55269259804997,"sku":"KOTKTSG002B","price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Chef 21cm","offer_id":55269259837765,"sku":"KOTKTSG001B","price":130.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/9978\/files\/KT-SG-002B.png?v=1766430572","url":"https:\/\/cliudiaandjulia.com\/en\/products\/japanese-steel-bunka-kotai-knives","provider":"Claudia\u0026Julia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}