{"product_id":"burrfection-nitro-v-170mm-tall-bunka-blade-blank","title":"Burrfection Nitro-V 170mm Bare Blade Blank - Tall Bunka \/ Kiritsuke Profile","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEngineered in collaboration with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eBurrfection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this 170mm bare blade blank fuses the aggressive precision of a traditional Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eKiritsuke \/ Bunka\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e profile with the fine-grain cutting mechanics of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eNitro-V nitrogen-alloyed stainless steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Defined by its dramatic clipped reverse-tanto (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"287\"\u003eK-tip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) and an expansive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"311\"\u003e53.5mm heel height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this blade offers exceptional knuckle clearance on the board while providing an acute,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e needle-like tip for intricate horizontal scoring,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e delicate brunoise work,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and trimming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRooted in the metallurgical pedigree of AEB-L and enhanced with nitrogen and vanadium,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nitro-V delivers an ultra-fine carbide matrix that deburrs effortlessly on Japanese waterstones while offering superior resistance to micro-chipping and corrosion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A stout \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"259\"\u003e3.0mm spine above the heel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e tapers smoothly toward the clipped apex,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combining commanding rigidity at the pinch grip with friction-free slicing behind the edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pre-ground with a standardized \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"450\"\u003e69mm x 13mm x 3mm tang\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this bare blank is purpose-built for custom handle builders,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DIY artisans,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and knife collectors seeking to pair super-steel K-tip performance with a bespoke Japanese Wa-handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggressive Bunka \/ Kiritsuke Geometry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The angular reverse-tanto tip (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003eK-tip\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) lowers the blade's apex,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e giving the chef pinpoint tactile control for precision tip work,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e scoring meat,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dicing shallots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNitro-V Nitrogen-Enriched Martensitic Stainless Steel:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fortified with nitrogen and vanadium for uniform,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine carbide distribution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Delivers screaming-sharp apex potential,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rapid whetstone touch-ups,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and outstanding impact toughness without brittleness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpansive 53.5mm Heel Height:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A true \"Tall Bunka\" silhouette that ensures zero knuckle contact on cutting boards,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e increases blade road stability during push-cuts,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and provides a wide surface for scooping chopped ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDistal Spine Taper:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Measured at 3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0mm directly above the heel for confident weight and indexing at the pinch grip,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thinning progressively out to a laser-thin cutting tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAcoustic \u0026amp; Tactile Sharpening Response:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nitro-V’s refined grain structure provides immediate acoustic feedback on synthetic and natural stones,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e making deburring and edge maintenance straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStandardized 69mm x 13mm x 3mm Tang:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Scaled to fit standard Japanese octagonal (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eHakkaku\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) wa-handles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Slides into 12mm–13mm handle mortises with minimal rasp tuning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1,1,0\"\u003eBare Blade Blank (Unhandled)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDesigner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2,1,0\"\u003eBurrfection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3,1,0\"\u003eTall Bunka \/ Kiritsuke (K-Tip Profile)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4,1,0\"\u003e170mm (~6.7 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,5,1,0\"\u003e53.5mm (~2.1 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpine Thickness (Above Heel)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,6,1,0\"\u003e3.0mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTang Dimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,7,1,0\"\u003e69mm (Length) x 13mm (Width) x 3.0mm (Thickness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSteel Composition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,8,1,0\"\u003eNitro-V Nitrogen-Alloyed Martensitic Stainless Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,9,1,0\"\u003e60 – 62 HRC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEdge Geometry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,10,1,0\"\u003eDouble-Bevel (50\/50 Symmetrical Grind)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Handle Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,11,1,0\"\u003e135mm – 140mm Octagonal Wa-Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003eHandle Fitting \u0026amp; DIY Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTang Dimensions \u0026amp; Mortise Sizing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The tang measures 69mm in length,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13mm in width,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and 3mm in thickness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It pairs naturally with wa-handles slotted at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003e12mm x 3.5mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"167\"\u003e13mm x 6mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A few light strokes with a diamond needle file will quickly ease the slot to an exact friction fit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal Relief Channel Function:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When seating into wa-handles equipped with an internal relief hole,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e excess adhesive flows freely into the secondary cavity,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e preventing hydraulic back-pressure from cracking the buffalo horn ferrule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAdhesive Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTraditional \/ Reversible:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jeweler’s hot-melt glue allows for clean removal and adjustments using controlled dry heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePermanent Installation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two-part marine epoxy (e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e G\/flex 650) creates a 100% waterproof seal against moisture entering the tang mortise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety Precaution:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Kiritsuke tip and factory apex are acutely pointed and razor-sharp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"91\"\u003eWrap the entire blade, cutting edge, and tip in several layers of painter’s tape or heavy cardboard\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prior to test-fitting or seating into a handle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Burrfection","offers":[{"title":"new","offer_id":67839097962726,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"open box","offer_id":67839097995494,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/9608\/6502\/files\/080A0419.jpg?v=1792786232","url":"https:\/\/gyuto.com\/products\/burrfection-nitro-v-170mm-tall-bunka-blade-blank","provider":"Gyuto.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}