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Specifications
- Series: Zwilling Four Star
- Type: Bunka
- Blade length: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
- Steel: Zwilling special formula high-carbon stainless steel, SIGMAFORGE forged from a single piece
- Hardening: FRIODUR ice-hardened, 57 HRC
- Bolster: pronounced bolster for safety and balance
- Handle: molded polypropylene with no rivets or gaps
- Made in: Solingen, Germany
- Warranty: Zwilling lifetime warranty against defects in materials and craftsmanship
- Item number: 1035326
Zwilling Four Star Japanese-Style Knives
| Knife | Blade | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Four Star 6.5-inch Bunka Knife | 6.5 in. | Flat edge with a clipped tip |
| Four Star 6.5-inch Nakiri | 6.5 in. | Straight-down vegetable cuts |
| Four Star 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku | 7 in. | Push cuts through vegetables |
| Four Star 7-inch Hollow Edge Rocking Santoku | 7 in. | Santoku height with a rocking curve |
Tips for Best Results
Use push cuts for speed, then switch to the tip for precision. The flat edge makes quick work of chopping and slicing, while the angled tip gives the control needed for trimming and fine cuts.
Choosing a Zwilling Line
All three lines are forged in Germany from the same special formula steel and ice-hardened by Zwilling’s FRIODUR process.
| Line | Bolster and edge | Handle | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zwilling Pro | Curved half bolster; sharpenable from heel to tip | Triple-riveted black polymer | Cooks who use a pinch grip and want the full edge available for cutting and sharpening |
| Zwilling Four Star | Pronounced bolster that guards the fingers | Molded polypropylene with no rivets or gaps | Kitchens that value a hygienic, gap-free handle and a traditional finger guard |
| Zwilling Spectrum | Curved bolster; 12.5-degree edge per side | Jute Micarta with a steel end cap | Cooks who want the most acute factory edge of the three lines |
Keeping the Edge
German stainless at this hardness responds well to honing. A few light strokes on a honing steel before each use keep the edge aligned; sharpen on whetstones or a guided sharpener when honing no longer restores it.
Care
- Zwilling rates the knife dishwasher safe but recommends hand washing; wash with warm, soapy water and dry at once.
- Cut on wood or soft composite boards rather than glass, stone or ceramic.
- Store in a block, on a magnetic strip or in an edge guard, not loose in a drawer.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 6.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 165 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | 1.97 in |
| Grind | 50/50 Bevel |
| Steel Type | X50CrMoV15 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 57 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Black Plastic |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 2.3 |
| Brand | Zwilling J.A. Henckels |
| Country of Manufacture | Germany |
| SKU | 1035326 |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 1035326 |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $175.00 |
