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    Yoshimi Kato SG2 Tsuchime Minamo Bunka Turquoise

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    Nigara Hamono SG2 Tsuchime Migaki Bunka 170mm Turquoise

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    Miyazaki Kajiya Shirogami #2 Tsubaki 155mm Ebony

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    Shirogami #2 translates to: Shiro (white) and Gami (Steel) and thus; white steel #2. It is named after the color of the package it was wrapped in a...

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    Nigara Hamono SG2 Anmon Damascus Bunka G10

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    Hatsukokoro Aogami #2 Nashiji Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch Wood

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    Nigara Hamono SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Flat Bunka Tagayasan

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    Hayabusa Ginsan Bunka 180mm Tagayasan

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    Hitohira Hinode Shirogami #2 Hakata 180mm Ho

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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Bunka Kurouchi 180mm Maple Burl

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    Nigara Hamono SG2 Bunka Tsuchime Migaki 170mm Tagayasan

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    Nigara Hamono Bunka bàBlack Damascus 180mm SG2 Maple Burl

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    Yoshikane Hamono Shirogami #2 Stainless Clad Tsuchime Bunka 165mm

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    Hatsukokoro Inazuma Aogami Super Damascus Kurouchi Bunka 180mm Walnut

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    Takeda NAS Bunka Medium 180mm Maple

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    Takeda Hamono is a small blacksmith shop founded in 1920. Shosui Takeda's father moved his business to Niimi in 1951 and produced hand-forged blade...

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    Hado Sumi Shirogami #2 Ko Bunka 135mm Burnt Oak

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    Hado Ginsan Damascus Bunka 180mm Kijiro Lacquered

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    Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Bunka 190mm Kurouchi Maple Burl (Black)

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    Manufacturer: Yoshida Hamono Blacksmith: Osamu Yoshida Production area: Kyushu, Saga/Japan Profile: Bunka Size: 190 mm Steel type: Powder ste...

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    Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Bunka 190mm Kurouchi Maple Burl (Red)

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    Manufacturer: Yoshida Hamono Blacksmith: Osamu Yoshida Production area: Kyushu, Saga/Japan Profile: Bunka Size: 190 mm Steel type: Powder ste...

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    Saji Hamono VG10 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mm Ebony

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    Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji 佐治作 Production area: Echizen, Fukui/ Japan Profile: Bunka Size: 180 mm Steel Type: Stainless Steel Steel: VG10, Cover...

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    Hatsukokoro Sunaarashi VG10 Kurozome Nickel Damascus Bunka 180mm Teak

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    Nakagawa Satoshi Ginsan Migaki Bunka 180mm Ebony

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    Blacksmith: Nakagawa Satoshi 菊千代 Production area: Sakai-Osaka/Japan Profile: Bunka Size: 180mm Steel Type: Stainless Steel Steel: Ginsan (Silv...

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    Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Bunka 180mm Stag Horn

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    Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji 佐治作 Production area: Echizen, Fukui/ Japan Profile: Bunka Size: 180 mm Steel Type: Powder Steel (Stainless) Steel: R2...

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    Hatsukokoro Aogami Super Damascus Kurouchi Bunka 170mm Walnut

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    Takada no Hamono Shirogami #2 HH Bunka 170mm Ho

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    Considered one of the best blacksmiths in the region, Yoshikazu Tanaka has been a blacksmith for over half a century. He now works with his son and...

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Discover the Best Bunka For You

DISCOVER THE BUNKA JAPANESE KNIFE: THE VERSATILE TOOL FOR YOUR KITCHEN

The Bunka knife, known in Japanese as 文化包丁 (ぶんかぼうちょう) and pronounced Bunka Bōchō, is a Western-style Japanese kitchen knife, typically measuring between 165 and 180 mm in length. This medium size is ideal for most people, offering a perfect balance between maneuverability and versatility. It is specially designed for cutting proteins, herbs and vegetables.

ALL PURPOSE KNIFE

Versatile and practical, the Bunka is an essential Japanese knife. It is considered a popular variant of the famous Santoku knife, suitable for a wide variety of kitchen tasks. With its short but efficient blade, it'...

Discover the Best Bunka For You

DISCOVER THE BUNKA JAPANESE KNIFE: THE VERSATILE TOOL FOR YOUR KITCHEN

The Bunka knife, known in Japanese as 文化包丁 (ぶんかぼうちょう) and pronounced Bunka Bōchō, is a Western-style Japanese kitchen knife, typically measuring between 165 and 180 mm in length. This medium size is ideal for most people, offering a perfect balance between maneuverability and versatility. It is specially designed for cutting proteins, herbs and vegetables.

ALL PURPOSE KNIFE

Versatile and practical, the Bunka is an essential Japanese knife. It is considered a popular variant of the famous Santoku knife, suitable for a wide variety of kitchen tasks. With its short but efficient blade, it's the perfect tool for chopping, mincing, slicing and finely mincing different types of food, such as meat, fish, vegetables and herbs.

ORIGINS OF THE BUNKA

The Bunka knife has its origins in Japan, where it was developed in the past to meet the specific needs of Japanese chefs. Belonging to the category of Japanese kitchen knives, the Bunka has evolved over time to become a popular variant of the famous Santoku knife.

Compared to the traditional Western chef's knife, the Bunka is distinguished by its more compact size, lightness and finesse. It is made from harder steel, which enables it to maintain its sharpness for longer. In addition to its practical features, the Bunka is also appreciated for its elegant aesthetics, as a stylish alternative to the classic chef's knife.

WHAT TO USE A BUNKA FOR

The Bunka blade is generally straight-edged, like the Santoku, with a broad blade shape. However, the Bunka's distinguishing feature is its angular "inverted tanto" tip, also known as the "k" point. This tapered tip enables precision work, such as brunoise cutting. What's more, it also facilitates access to hard-to-reach places, such as the fat and sinews of meat when doing light butchery work.

Thanks to its flat profile, the Bunka is ideal for push-cut and pull-cut cutting techniques. However, it is less suited to rocking motion due to the lack of curvatures at the front of the blade. With its double-bevelled blade, the Bunka offers enhanced cutting precision.

In conclusion, if you're looking for a versatile, elegant and practical Japanese knife for your kitchen, the Bunka is the ideal choice. With an average size of between 165 and 180 mm, it offers a perfect balance between maneuverability and versatility. Opt for a Bunka knife and discover an exceptional cutting experience for your culinary preparations, whether for proteins, herbs or vegetables.

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