{"product_id":"messermeister-carbon-8-inch-bunka-chefs-knife","title":"Messermeister Carbon 8 Inch Bunka Chef's Knife","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon 8\" Bunka Chef's Knife for Chopping, Slicing and Precise Tip Work\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8\" Bunka blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\" wide with a 2.5 mm spine and an angular Bunka tip for control on detailed cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBöhler K110 carbon steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Italy and hardened to 61 HRC, with a razor-sharp 15° edge and 60\/40 hollow grind for sharpness and edge retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic stonewash finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds durability and helps the blade resist staining for a smoother cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriftwood Evergreen™ handle with high bolster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives a balanced, confident grip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon 8 Inch Bunka Chef's Knife Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Messermeister Carbon 8\" Bunka Chef's Knife is part chef's knife and part precision tool. Its broad blade chops vegetables, slices proteins and minces herbs like a standard chef's knife, while the angular Bunka tip gives extra control for fine, detailed cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is handcrafted in Maniago, Italy from Böhler K110 carbon steel, hardened to 61 HRC and finished with a 15° edge and 60\/40 hollow grind. A ceramic stonewash finish adds durability, and the ergonomic Driftwood Evergreen™ handle with a high bolster keeps it balanced. For a shorter Carbon chef's knife, see the 6.5\" Chef April Bloomfield Carbon Chef's Knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Uses for the Carbon 8\" Bunka Chef's Knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChopping vegetables for everyday cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlicing boneless meats, poultry and fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMincing herbs and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip work such as scoring and fine detail cuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not place in the dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with warm water and a mild detergent; rinse and dry immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the blade right away after slicing acidic or salty foods like tomatoes, citrus and vinegar based items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister covers its knives with the Knife for Life warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Report a manufacturing defect to Messermeister within 10 days of receipt and before first use. Knives bought from an authorized dealer must be registered with Messermeister within 10 days of purchase to activate coverage, and the warranty is non-transferable. It does not cover normal wear, misuse, improper care or storage, or product modifications. After first use, contact Messermeister about bent tips, wood handle damage, rust or dull blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMessermeister was founded in 1981 by Bernd and Debra Dressler and moved its headquarters to Ojai, California in 1986. The name means “knife master” in German. Today the family company is women-owned and run by second-generation sisters Chelcea and Kirsten Dressler, who design in California and manufacture in Germany, Portugal, Italy, Japan and Asia. Messermeister introduced polished 15-degree edges on German-style knives in 1992 and has supplied Le Cordon Bleu culinary schools. Carbon knives are handcrafted in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs \u0026amp; Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable id=\"product_table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMessermeister Carbon 8 Inch Bunka Chef's Knife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eMessermeister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eCarbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eCS686-08\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eBöhler K110 Carbon Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e61 HRC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eCeramic Stonewash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e8.47 in (215 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2 in (51 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eSpine Thickness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e2.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e4.72 in (120 mm), including bolster\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e13.19 in (335 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eEdge Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e15°\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eGrind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003e60\/40 Hollow Grind\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eEdge Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eHand Finished 3-Stage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eDriftwood Evergreen™\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eHandedness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eAmbidextrous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eDishwasher Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eNo, hand wash only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eHandcrafted in Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_first_col\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"table_sec_col\"\u003eMessermeister Knife for Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Messermeister","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68032207323445,"sku":"CS686-08","price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/8439\/8389\/files\/messermeister-carbon-bunka-chef-knife-8-inch.jpg?v=1793760469","url":"https:\/\/bbqkitchenpros.com\/products\/messermeister-carbon-8-inch-bunka-chefs-knife","provider":"BBQ Kitchen Pros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}