Bunka Knives
Discover the versatility of the Bunka knife in our premium collection. The Bunka knife, a Japanese-style utility knife and the new-age variant of the Santoku, seamlessly blends the best features of a chef's knife and a Nakiri, making it a true all-rounder in the kitchen. With its curved blade, angled “K-Tip”, and subtle belly, the Bunka knife excels at slicing, chopping, and mincing a wide range of ingredients with precision and control.
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Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 185mm |
| Overall Length: | 325mm |
| Weight: | 154g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | .6mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | 62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Ko-Bunka |
| Blade Length: | ~130mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Weight: | 132g |
| Blade Material: | |
| Handle Material: | |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Knife Information
Takeshi Saji has perhaps one of the widest ranges of blade finishes and stylistic creations of any blacksmith in Japan. He works with all Japanese Carbon Steels, as well as R2, VG10, and others. He crafts his own Damascus in Rainbow, Diamond, and Black Nickel finishes, and fits a wide range of handle types. He can truly do it all, and all at the ripe young age of 73. To this day he produces functional works of art out of the Takefu Knife Village in Japan, surrounded by other like-minded craftsman.
Best paired with a 20cm felt lined blade guard and a 1000/6000 whetstone
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 175mm |
| Overall Length: | 300mm |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | R2/SG2 Core, Diamond Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~64 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Weight: | 120g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 42mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| HRC: | ~63 |
168mm VG10 Core, Tsuchime Damascus Clad Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 168mm |
| Overall Length: | 312mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 158g |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Tsuchime Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | ~175mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | ~175g |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Stainless Migaki Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |
165mm SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 318mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 46.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 129g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood/Pakka |
| HRC: | ~63 |
166mm VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 166mm |
| Overall Length: | 308mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.8mm |
| Weight: | 140g |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~60 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Weight: | 160g |
| Blade Length: | 168mm |
| Thickness @ Heel: | 3.5mm |
| Thickness @ Mid: | 1.7mm |
| Thickness @ 1cm From Tip: | 1.2mm |
| Blade Material: | Shirogami Carbon Steel Core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagonal Dark Maple |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | ~170mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 127g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 w/ Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony w/Blonde |
| HRC: | ~63 |
165mm Shirogami 2 with Damascus Clad Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 303mm |
| Weight: | 121g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.7mm |
| Blade Material: | Shirogami 2 with Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62 |
174mm Blue 2 Core w/Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 174mm |
| Overall Length: | 325mm |
| Weight: | 186g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 4mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | .6mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core w/Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | 62 |
~170mm White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | ~170mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.7mm |
| Weight: | 175grs |
| Blade Material: | White 2 Carbon Steel core + Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Charred Oak |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 120g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Maple |
| HRC: | ~61 |
180mm Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 122g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
170mm SG2 Core, Stainless Raindrop Damascus Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Raindrop Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |
165mm Blue 2 Core Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 265mm |
| Weight: | 83g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.9mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish |
| HRC: | ~62-63 |
165mm Blue Super Core, Tsuchime Stainless Clad Bunka Knife
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 145g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 44mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue Super Core, Tsuchime Stainless Clad |
| HRC: | 63 |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Maple w/White Spacer |