A versatile and short all rounder with a flat belly and robust edge, the bunka is great for smaller jobs and ingredients.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 155mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 296mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 45.2mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.84mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.85mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.80mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 127 grams
- Core Steel: White #1
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 61 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Various
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: TOKA-001
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Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
The magnolia bunka and santoku saya fit this knife as does the bunka size (22x5cm) blade guard.
Meet the maker
Tsukasa Tokaji
Working in Tosa, Tsukasa Tokaji is a skilled blacksmith who apprenticed under Tadayoshi Tokaji and works in the traditional style of the Tosa region.