Brain Coral Birch Bunka 168mm

In an impressive showing of whatcan be accomplished when modern and traditionaltechniquesare combined in knifemakingis this one-of-a-kind bunka profile chef’s knife from Luke Scheepers. Craftedat his studio outside of Brisbane, Australia, the blade is shaped using both computer-aided machining and careful hand-work to complete the 168mm / 6.6″ cutting tool in high-performance 52100 carbon steel. Luke’s custom “Brain Coral” pattern graces the blade’s flats above purposefully shaped compound ‘S-grind’ geometry that Luke has honed overt the years with the help of endless cutting tests to achieve optimal performance on the board. Heat-treated to the Rockwell scale’s hardness level of 61.5 HRC, the blade’s edge is thin and razor sharp below a hand sanded, satin-finished convex portion of bevel beneath a step transition leading to the concave portion to encourage food-release and limit friction during cuts of all variety. Dressed in striking, double-dyed stabilized birch with a faceted brass color for comfort and control, this one-of-a-kind build is designed to do it all in kitchens large and small.