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Bunka knives
We list 14 bunka knives from 6 makers, with blades from 135 to 180 mm. The most common core steel is Shirogami #2 (4 knives).
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- Japanese name
- 文化
- Also sold as
- bunka bocho
- Usual edge
- Double bevel
- Common lengths
- 165 · 180 mm
Blade lengths we list
Steel type
- Stainless steel 5
- Carbon steel 5
- Powder stainless steel 2
- Semi-stainless steel 2
All bunka knives
Sort by any column. Care level is worked out from the steel and cladding; see each knife for the rule.
| Sold at | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hado Shiosai Ko V10 Olive | Fukui | 135 | VG-10 | – | Low | Bernal Cutlery |
| Hado Shiosai V10 Olive | Fukui | 180 | VG-10 | – | Low | Bernal Cutlery |
| Hado Sumi Ko Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak | Fukui | 135 | Shirogami #2 | – | High | Bernal Cutlery |
| Hado Sumi Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Finish Burnt Oak | Fukui | 180 | Shirogami #2 | – | High | Bernal Cutlery |
| Ajikataya | Hinoura | 180 | Shirogami #2 | – | High | JapanChefKnife.com |
| Imojiya TH Aogami Super Stainless Ho | Hitohira | 180 | Aogami Super | – | High | Bernal Cutlery |
| Arare by Shibata | Kazan | 170 | SG2 / R2 | 61 | Low | Chubo Knives |
| HAP40 | Kazan | 180 | HAP40 | 65 | Medium | Chubo Knives |
| SLD | Kazan | 170 | SLD / SKD | 60 | Medium | Chubo Knives |
| 4000 FCV2 KOYA | Miyabi | 180 | Stainless (other) | 61 | Low | JapanChefKnife.com |
| Birchwood 5000MCD | Miyabi | 170 | SG2 / R2 | 62–63 | Low | JapanChefKnife.com |
| Kaizen II 5000FCD | Miyabi | 170 | Stainless (other) | 60–62 | Low | JapanChefKnife.com |
| Coreless Damascus Ko | Sakai Takayuki | 135 | Stainless (other) | 60 | Low | Chubo Knives |
| White #2 Tall | Sakai Takayuki | 180 | Shirogami #2 | 60 | High | Chubo Knives |