About the Shape - The Bunka is a bonafide badass, like a kitchen knife in a leather jacket. It is a multi-purpose knife akin to the Santoku. “Bunka” translates to “culture". This multi-purpose kitchen knife is great for dicing, slicing or mincing. Like a santoku, it's a cross between the nakiri and a gyuto, just a little more badass looking.
About Masakage Kumo - Sexy or what? Dubbed Kumo (cloud), these dreamy looking blades could be compared to watching the clouds on the coolest of days. The blades are hand-forged with VG-10 stainless steel wrapped with alternating damascus layers of stainless steel and nickel, teamed up with an octagon cherry wood and pakka handle. They have a nice light feel and forward balance. Heavenly!
VG-10 is a steel that brings sharpness, toughness and stain resistance together in the best combination possible. That and it’s stainless so you never see your food discolour or pick up a rusty knife.
| Knife Shape | Bunka |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 170mm |
| Steel Type | VG10 Stainless Steel |
| Rockwell Hardness | 60:62 |
| Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle, Octagon Cherrywood handle with Red pakkawood collar |
| Blacksmith | Katsushige Anryu |
| Knife Line | Masakage Kumo |
