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Kazan Arare by Shibata Bunka 170mm

The Kazan Arare by Shibata Bunka 170mm is a 170 mm bunka from Kazan with a SG2 / R2 core, hardened to HRC 61.

Specifications

SpecValueSource
Blade length 170 mm (6.7 in) Chubo Knives, product name, 12 Oct 2026
Core steel SG2 / R2 (SG2) Chubo Knives, description, 12 Oct 2026
Steel type Powder stainless steel Chubo Knives, description, 12 Oct 2026
Hardness HRC 61 Chubo Knives, description, 12 Oct 2026
Edge Double bevel (50/50) Chubo Knives, spec table, 12 Oct 2026
Handle Japanese octagonal (wa) Chubo Knives, spec table, 12 Oct 2026
Handle material Oak Chubo Knives, spec table, 12 Oct 2026
Spine thickness 2.3 mm Chubo Knives, description, 12 Oct 2026
Height at heel 45 mm Chubo Knives, description, 12 Oct 2026

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