Spyderco Minarai Bunka Bocho Kitchen Knives 7.83in CTS BD1N Steel PlainEdge Polypropylene Handle. The newest additions to this proud family of knives are his Minarai Series. Literally meaning 'to look and learn' minarai is a quintessentially Japanese way of describing the role of an apprentice. In that spirit the Minarai Series expresses five of Carters highly refined designs in an economical format featuring solid CTS BD1N stainless steel blades and injection-molded polypropylene handles. A remarkable fusion of time-tested traditional designs and state-of-the-art modern materials. 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. Specifications for Spyderco Minarai Bunka Bocho Kitchen Knives by Murray Carter: Manufacturer: Spyderco Blade Length: 7.83 in Overall Length: 12.69 in Blade Material: CTS BD1N Knife Application: Kitchen Knife Handle Color: Black Handle Finish: Satin Blade Grind: Full-Flat Blade Thickness: 0.075 in Handle Material: Polypropylene Weight: 4 oz Sheath Material: No Sheath Quantity: 1 Fabric/Material: Steel Blade Type: Plain Package Contents: Spyderco Minarai Bunka Bocho Kitchen Knives by Murray Carter Spyderco K18PBK: Minarai Bunka Bocho Kitchen Knives 7.83in CTS BD1N Steel PlainEdge Polypropylene Handle