Bonten Unryu being the signature line of Ryusen, is a showcase of pinnacle of VG10 knife making. With 63-layers Damascus cladding on VG10, a steel type Ryusen has mastered so well in term of heat treating and finish, this knife has a very high standard of polish and superb quality look to it.

These knives are medium weight with great handling. Out of all knives Ryky tested so far, Ryusen actually makes the best western styled handle out of all the larger knife makers. With these hand forged VG10 blades, superb polish of 63 layer Damascus and an overall fine quality look, the Ryusen Bonten Unryu offers quite an unmatched value at this price point.

Made In: Echizen - Japan
Line: Botenunryu
Profile: Santoku
Edge Steel: VG10
Steel Type: Stainless 
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50/50
Hand Orientation: Asymmetric 
Handle: Black Pakka Western
Total Length: 297mm
Edge Length: 174mm
Spine Length: 175mm
Blade Height: 45mm
Thickness at Spine: 2.5mm
Thickness ½ way: 1.8mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.3mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 180g
Saya/Guard: N/A