{"product_id":"hangler-copper-outline-186mm","title":"Wenge Copper Bunka 186mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bunka by name, this one-of-a-kind from Tobias Hangler combines the appeal of a gyuto, santoku, and bunka profile into a tall, versatile 186mm blade that delivers a gently curved edge profile and a sharp, deliberate presence at the tip. Running its length, a vein of copper traces the transition where the ApexUltra tungsten-carbon steel core meets its damascus cladding, catching the light and holding our attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core steel is Tobias' own ApexUltra formula, a high-performance blade steel he developed together with partners, backed by his master's degree in metallurgy alongside his work at the forge. Hardened to 66 HRC and etched to a dark, matte finish, the edge stays especially slim from heel to tip beneath tall, convex bevels, with the damascus rippling out from that copper vein in a pattern distinct from his earlier work in this configuration, more turbulent and flame-like across the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 186mm \/ 7.3\" of blade and 52mm tall at the heel, on a 328mm \/ 12.9\" overall knife, this bunka carries real presence without tipping into bulkiness, tapering from 3.2mm at the choil down to a fine 1mm an inch from the tip. Weighing 6.0oz \/ 172g and balancing a full inch forward of the heel, it holds a steady, grounded feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle is wenge, a premium cut, dark and richly figured, banded in copper to match the vein running through the blade, with a sculpted copper bolster forming a comfortable transition between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the copper in the blade and the copper in the hand, this bunka reaches the eyes as a singular work of culinary art, forged and finished for the demands of the busy kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tobias Hangler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54451556712723,"sku":"THG-HCK20","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0735\/1749\/8643\/files\/tobias-hangler-wenge-copper-bunka-186mm-1255697243.jpg?v=1787670040","url":"https:\/\/eatingtools.com\/products\/hangler-copper-outline-186mm","provider":"Eatingtools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}