Misuzu, a small, family-run blacksmith shop in Miki, Japan, built its early reputation on SKS93 carbon steel knives, but this bunka steps up to VG10, one of the most popular stainless steels among Japanese knife makers thanks to its strong edge retention and resistance to wear and corrosion.
The move to VG10 brings real improvements over its SKS93 siblings, particularly in edge stability, ease of sharpening, and stain resistance. This bunka runs slightly longer than many in the category, and the added blade height makes for a comfortably sized knife across most kitchen tasks. A long flat section from heel to about two-thirds of the way along the edge transitions into a gentle curve at the tip, and the knife stays light in hand while still feeling solid and reassuring on the board. A ho wood and buffalo horn octagonal handle completes the package.
What Customers Are Saying: One longtime owner who keeps this as a home kitchen knife and uses it almost daily praises the flat profile and notes it holds an edge for a good length of time without chipping or bending, calling it surprisingly good even compared to fancier knives in the same collection. A second reviewer simply sums it up as excellent quality.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a low-maintenance stainless steel, so day-to-day care is simple. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen.
The move to VG10 brings real improvements over its SKS93 siblings, particularly in edge stability, ease of sharpening, and stain resistance. This bunka runs slightly longer than many in the category, and the added blade height makes for a comfortably sized knife across most kitchen tasks. A long flat section from heel to about two-thirds of the way along the edge transitions into a gentle curve at the tip, and the knife stays light in hand while still feeling solid and reassuring on the board. A ho wood and buffalo horn octagonal handle completes the package.
What Customers Are Saying: One longtime owner who keeps this as a home kitchen knife and uses it almost daily praises the flat profile and notes it holds an edge for a good length of time without chipping or bending, calling it surprisingly good even compared to fancier knives in the same collection. A second reviewer simply sums it up as excellent quality.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a low-maintenance stainless steel, so day-to-day care is simple. Hand wash and dry the blade rather than running it through a dishwasher, avoid cutting through bones or frozen foods, and use a quality water stone when it is time to sharpen.
- Maker: Misuzu
- Location: Miki City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel
- Handle: Ho Wood Octagonal
- Ferrule: Black Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 4.5 oz (128 g)
- Blade Length: 209 mm
- Total Length: 348 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 50 mm
Reviews
2 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) great knife, December 27, 2024Posted By: Gal
47 people found this review helpful
i got this knife few years ago, I found the shape interesting and with its price it was easy to get.
kept it as my home kitchen knife, I don't take it to the restaurant but use it almost every day, I love the geometry, the profile is quite flat which kind of was the reason it appealed to me in the first place, it happen to be quite tough as well, hold the edge for decent length of time and doesn't chipped or bent.
I have a lot of other fancier knives, but this simple knife is surprisingly good
47 people found this review helpful
i got this knife few years ago, I found the shape interesting and with its price it was easy to get.
kept it as my home kitchen knife, I don't take it to the restaurant but use it almost every day, I love the geometry, the profile is quite flat which kind of was the reason it appealed to me in the first place, it happen to be quite tough as well, hold the edge for decent length of time and doesn't chipped or bent.
I have a lot of other fancier knives, but this simple knife is surprisingly good
