Masakage
Masakage Yuki Bunka 170mm
正影 雪 文化 170mm
Shirogami #2 Bunka $150 - $300 ✓ Authentic Japanese
Blade Length 170mm
Handle Japanese (Wa)
Finish Nashiji
Steel Shirogami #2
Grind double bevel
Maker Yoshimi Kato
Region Echizen
About This Knife
The Yuki (snow) bunka features a nashiji (pear skin) finish that reduces food sticking. Forged by Yoshimi Kato with Shirogami #2 core clad in stainless steel. Extremely light and sharp, a gateway into hand hammered Japanese knives.
Community Notes
"Masakage Yuki line is well-regarded on r/chefknives for offering great performance at mid-tier pricing. White #2 steel takes a fantastic edge and is easy to sharpen. Tsuchime (hammered) finish is praised for aesthetics and food release. Common note: excellent value proposition for those stepping into traditional carbon steel."
