Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata is a young craftsman at Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture. He started out as a computer programmer and later became a knife craftsman. He is well known for his careful finishing that pursues sharpness and functional beauty. Having given sharpening demonstrations and acted as a lecturer in France, he is one of the craftsmen whose future activities are exciting to follow.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Bunka
Steel Type: SPG STRIX (Stain resistant steel)
Blade Hardness: HRC
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 50mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 2mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Water Buffalo Horn
Handle Material: Wenge (ferrule: Black Buffalo Horn)
Handle Length: 135mm (5.3")
Weight: 168g (5.9 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata SPG STRIX Hammered Damascus Bunka 180mm Wenge (ferrule: Black Buffalo Horn) Handle