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    Hado Junpaku Shirogami #1 Ko-Bunka 135mm Ho

    In Japanese, the kanji forming the word Hado (刃道) represent "the road of blades". Another Japanese word, also pronounced "Hado", means "moving wave...

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    Miyazaki Kajiya Shirogami #2 Tsubaki 155mm Ebony

    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 Migaki Tsuchime Flat Bunka Stabilized Birch Wood

    The Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Ho...

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    Nigara Hamono SG2 Anmon Damascus Bunka Birch Wood

    The Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Howev...

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    Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Flat Bunka Turquoise #2

    The Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Ho...

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    Hitohira Hinode Shirogami #2 Hakata 180mm Ho

    The Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and you can be sure that every knife sold under this name will meet rigorous quality standards.

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    Yoshimi Kato Aogami Super Bunka Kurouchi 180mm Maple Burl

    The Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Howev...

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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

    The Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Howev...

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    Yoshikane Hamono Shirogami #2 Stainless Clad Tsuchime Bunka 165mm

    The Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Howev...

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    Nigara Hamono Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Bunka Plat 180mm Tagayasan

    The Bunka is a general-purpose knife with a straighter edge profile than a santoku, which makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Howev...

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    Hatsukokoro Inazuma Aogami Super Damascus Kurouchi Bunka 180mm Noyer

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    Takeda NAS Bunka Medium 180mm Érable

    Takeda Hamono est une petite boutique de forgeron fondée en 1920. Le père de Shosui Takeda a déménagé son activité à Niimi en 1951 et a fabriqué de...

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    Hado Sumi Shirogami #2 Bunka 180mm Burnt Oak

    The Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Ho...

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    Hado Sumi Shirogami #2 Ko Bunka 135mm Burnt Oak

    The Bunka is a general purpose knife that has a straighter edge profile than a Santoku. This makes the rocking motion more difficult to perform. Ho...

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    Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Bunka 190mm Kurouchi Loupe D'érable (Noir)

    Fabricant : Yoshida Hamono Forgeron: Osamu Yoshida Zone de production : kyushu,Saga/ Japon Profil : Bunka Taille : 190 mm Type d’acier : Aciers de ...

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    Yoshida Hamono HAP 40 Bunka 190mm Kurouchi Loupe D'érable (Rouge)

    Fabricant : Yoshida Hamono Forgeron: Osamu Yoshida Zone de production : kyushu,Saga/ Japon Profil : Bunka Taille : 190 mm Type d’acier : Aciers de ...

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    Saji Hamono VG10 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mm Ébène

    Forgeron: Takeshi Saji 佐治作 Zone de production: Echizen, Fukui/ Japon Profil: Bunka Taille: 180 mm Type d’acier: Acier Stainless Acier: VG10, Recouv...

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    Hatsukokoro Sunaarashi VG10 Kurozome Nickel Damascus Bunka 180mm Teak

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    Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Aogami #1 Migaki Bunka 180mm Ziricote

    Considéré comme l’un des meilleurs forgerons de la région, Yoshikazu Tanaka est forgeron depuis plus d’un demi-siècle. Il travaille maintenant avec...

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    Nakagawa Satoshi Ginsan Migaki Bunka 180mm Ébène

    Forgeron : Nakagawa Satoshi 菊千代 Zone de production : Sakai-Osaka/ Japon Profil : Bunka Taille: 180mm Type d’acier: Acier Inoxydable Acier : Ginsan ...

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    Takeshi Saji R2 Damascus Bunka 180mm Corne de Cerf

    Forgeron: Takeshi Saji 佐治作 Zone de production: Echizen, Fukui/ Japon Profil: Bunka Taille: 180 mm Type d’acier: Acier des Poudres (Inoxydable) Acie...

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    Hatsukokoro Aogami Super Damascus Kurouchi Bunka 170mm Noyer

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    Takada no Hamono Shirogami #2 HH Bunka 170mm Ho

    Considéré comme l’un des meilleurs forgerons de la région, Yoshikazu Tanaka est forgeron depuis plus d’un demi-siècle. Il travaille maintenant avec...

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About the bunka knife

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.