An all-purpose knife suitable for preparing meat, vegetables, and fish, the Bunka Bocho
literally means "cultural knife" because of its role in making
traditional Japanese cuisine in the home. Closely related to the Santoku ("three virtues") knife, the Bunka Bocho has a more acute and utilitarian point.
Wakiita literally means “near the cutting board” and is a
term used to refer to senior apprentices skilled enough to assist
high-ranking chefs. Equivalent to sous chefs or journeyman chefs in
Western kitchens, they are accomplished culinary professionals well on
their way to becoming expert chefs. As the second tier of Spyderco’s
Murray Carter Collection, the Wakiita Series captures the spirit of the
journeyman chef by expressing Carter’s highly refined designs with solid
stainless steel blades.
The blades of Wakiita Series knives are precision ground from CTS®
BD1N – a high-carbon, nitrogen-enriched stainless steel that provides a
superior balance of hardness, edge holding, and corrosion resistance.
Like all knives in the Murray Carter Collection, they are ground
exceptionally thin and straight for superior cutting performance and
proudly feature the signature “Carter Elbow” – a distinctive taper from
the spine to the point that reinforces the blade’s tip.
In classic style, the knives of the Wakiita Series showcase traditional “wa-style”
(octagonal) handles. Painstakingly crafter from solid black G-10, a
durable fiberglass and epoxy laminate, the polished handles ensure both
comfort and precise control.
A remarkable fusion of time-tested traditional designs and
state-of-the-art modern materials, the Wakiita Series accurately
translates Murray Carter’s prized custom designs into high-performance
cutlery that is sure to please even the most discriminating cooking
enthusiasts.
7 5/8" CTS-BD1N steel blade, 12 5/8" overall, g-10 handle. Japan.