Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Enso knives combine the best of advanced technology with the unsurpassed knowledge and expertise of traditional craftsmen. Continuing to pursue new possibilities for kitchen knives in the new era, Enso works on maintaining and improving manufacturing technologies to produce the highest quality products.

The Enso HD Bunka Knife, a cross between a Nakiri and Gyuto Knife, is an all-purpose tall blade suitable for cutting fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, and more. The belly of the blade makes it the ultimate push-cut master for either long or short cuts, while the triangular tip area is particularly useful for detailed work.

Enso HD blades are constructed of 37-layer stainless steel Damascus with a VG-10 steel cutting core for excellent edge retention. Each blade is heat-treated to a 61 on the Rockwell scale and hand-ground to approximately a 12° cutting angle, with a hammered or sashimi finish.

All Enso HD knives feature a black canvas micarta handle with three stainless steel rivets, bolster, and end cap. The enclosed full tang handle construction is seamless and ensures strength, durability, and balance.

The double-bevel (50/50) edge is suitable for right or left-handed use, with a machine-pressed blade kanji. The first two Japanese characters of the kanji are "Enso," which means "Harmony" in Japanese, and the last three characters are "Nippon Sei," which means "Made in Japan."

Handcrafted in Seki City, Japan, Enso knives are made by expert knife artisans in a city rich with history and cultural tradition. The incredible quality of Seki-made knives is founded in the technology and beliefs of the ancient Seki sword smiths, and today's Seki knifemakers combine knowledge, craft, and tradition to develop the highest quality knives designed to fit a variety of purposes and lifestyles.

The Enso HD Bunka Knife features a VG10 cutting core and a Rockwell hardness of 61, while the Enso SG2 Bunka Knife has an SG2 powder steel cutting core and a Rockwell hardness of 63. Both knives have a double-bevel edge suitable for right and left-handed use, and a 12° blade angle. The Enso HD Bunka Knife has a hammered finish, while the Enso SG2 Bunka Knife has a high-polish finish.

Enso knives are backed by a lifetime warranty and are designed to provide the ultimate in performance and precision for the discerning home chef or professional cook.

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