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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170mm SG2 Core, Stainless Kasumi Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 148g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 47mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Kasumi Clad |
| HRC: | ~63 |
| Handle Material: |
Octagon Ebony |
210mm VG10 Stainless Steel w/Stainless Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 210mm |
| Overall Length: | 340mm |
| Weight: | 165g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Stainless Steel w/Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Mono Ebony Octagon |
| HRC: | ~60 |
180mm SG2 Core, Stainless Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 52mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 143g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood/Pakka |
| HRC: | ~63 |
165mm Shirogami 1 Core, Soft Iron Clad Bunka Knife.
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 170g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 54mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Shirogami 1 Core, Soft Iron Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Rosewood |
| HRC: | ~62 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Weight: | 147g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 45mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid | 2.2mm |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Mirror Finish Stainless Damascus Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Heptagon Pakka Wood w/Decorative Mosaic Pin |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 170mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Weight: | 143g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 49mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.5mm |
| Blade Material: | Ginsan Core, Stainless Migaki Clad |
| HRC: | 61 |
| Handle: | Octagon Ebony |
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Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Weight: | ~170grs |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Tsuchime Clad |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Handle Material: | Indian Rosewood w/ Honduran Rosewood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
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Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Weight: | ~140grs |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1.3mm |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 54mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Indian Rosewood w/ Honduran Rosewood Bolster |
| HRC: | 62-63 |
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 |
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 195g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Stainless Migaki Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Custom Western Maple Burl |
| HRC: | ∼63-64 |
Specifications
*All knives in this batch have a small machi gap for added pinch grip comfort*
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 175mm |
| Overall Length: | 310mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 146g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Migaki Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 180mm |
| Overall Length: | 320mm |
| Weight: | 149g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 46mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Bubinga |
| HRC: | ~62 |
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 camellia oil, wooden saya 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: | Blue 2 Core, Stainless Rainbow Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Western Desert Ironwood |
| HRC: | ~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: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 305mm |
| Weight: | 145g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 50mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Spine Thickness 1cm from tip: | 0.9mm |
| Blade Material: | SKD Core, Stainless Tsuchime Cladding |
| Handle Material: | Burnt Chestnut w/Buffalo Horn Bolster |
| HRC: | 63 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 185mm |
| Overall Length: | 330mm |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 53mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 1.9mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 1mm |
| Blade Material: | SPG Strix |
| Handle Material: | Dyed Maple |
| HRC: | ~65 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 165mm |
| Overall Length: | 315mm |
| Weight: | 149g |
| Blade Height @ Heel: | 48mm |
| Bevel: | Double Bevel |
| Spine Thickness @ Heel: | 2.3mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Blade Material: | VG10 Core, Stainless Tsuchime Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Snakewood |
| HRC: | ~61 |
Specifications
| Style: | Bunka |
| Blade Length: | 160mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Height @ Heel: | 48.5mm |
| Spine Thickness @ Mid: | 2mm |
| Weight: | 162g |
| Blade Material: | SG2 Core, Damascus Clad |
| Handle Material: | Octagon Ebony |
| HRC: | ∼63 |
Takeshi Saji VG10-W Nashiji Rainbow Damascus Bunka 165mm - Dark Maple
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