Bunka Knife - Japanese Sword Kitchen Artisanal Chef's Knife, Honyaki Carbon Steel by Mr. Ueta Sukesada

Hand Crafted by Legendary Sword Master - Mr. Ueta Sukesada.This one-of-a-kind knife was created by renowned sword master, Mr. Ueta Sukesada (刀工 上田祐定). Mr. Ueta’s expertise in making swords has made him a living legend and earned him recognition from Japan's Prime Minister's Office (首相官邸　取材協力), USA PBS, and multiple national TV shows including Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai (Long-running popular Japanese TV show started in 2011) on Episode 120 (10/17/2017). You can learn more about his legacy further below. 100% Pure Steel Sword KnifeMr. Ueta is one of the most famous living-legend of traditional Japanese sword makers who follows the sword-making craftsmanship method carried over centuries of Samurai culture in Japan. Mr. Ueta hand-crafted the Bunka knife with the same traditional Japanese methods passed down for centuries by samurai bladesmiths. Just like Edo-period Japanese swords, the blade is made with softer and harder steel layers. It is also processed using an ancient iron-making proc