Kurouchi or raw forge knife in white carbon steel 2.
A very smooth surface for a rough finish, with brushed finishes. Forged by Mr. Yoshikazu Tanaka, master blacksmith, Dentoukougeishi member of Sakai (who notably makes the white2 and blue 1 carbon steel series). This knife is forged and sharpened in Sakai. The oak handle is lacquered in Kanazawa.
The small bunka, which measures 12.5cm with a width of 4.5cm is atypical and is used as a small multifunction santoku. 
(Also available in Bunka and Chef 21cm sizes)