Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka
Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka

£180.00

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£180.00

Wicked looks and a quality finish to match, the bunka is a versatile all rounder for your daily food prep.

 
Product Code: TSU-0142

About this range

First Impressions

This is a knife that draws the eye immediately, that damascus finish is striking but it's one that also cuts smoothly and the polished finish offers good food release.

Beauty

Stunning looks, the polished damascus finish running down to the core steel and simple but classy single piece octagonal oak wa handle are a joy to look at.

In Hand

It's a relatively light knife, the balance across the range is comfortable and makes for a nimble feel in hand and the octagonal wa handle is comfortable. 

The finish along the spine and heel of the knife is good and has been subtly rounded so any contact with those parts of the blade while holding it are comfortable.

Durability

Treated to around 61HRC, the VG10 core is hard enough to offer good edge retention between sharpening and robust enough to not stress too much about chipping (assuming you're still cutting with care of course!). 

It'll take an edge quickly and easily and is a solid and common steel choice for many knives for this reason.

Ease of Care

Follow our normal care instructions and this is a knife that will serve you well for many years as it's a stainless core clad in stainless steel so there's not too much to worry about here.

Our Verdict

The VG10 Damascus sits at a competitive price point where you have a lot of options, steels and styles to pick from.

We're impressed with the quality of the edge out of the box and it cuts smoothly with good food release.

It's certainly one to consider when making your choice of a new knife especially if you're looking for easy care, a steel that's quick to take an edge and finally - stunning looks you can show off!

Knife Measurements - Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Bunka

  • Blade Length: 173mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 314mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 43mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.71mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.19mm (Measured halfway along spine) 0.94mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 133 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend a magnolia bunka saya or bunka size (22x5cm) blade guard for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa is a brand that supply knives from a range of blacksmiths and forges from around Japan including Sakai, Tosa and Seki and as such the range of knives available under the Tsunehisa name features a wide range of steels, styles and finishes but each one has a high level of quality and finish in common.

How to choose the perfect knife

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Read our guide to choosing a Japanese knife and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

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