This bunka brings the Misuzu VG10 stainless steel, a step up from their SKS93 knives in edge stability, ease of sharpening, and stain resistance, to a compact 160mm format with an iconic reverse tanto style tip.
The short, tall blade and angular tip give this knife a very purposeful look, and the bunka shape has been gaining popularity for exactly that do-it-all versatility: cutting, slicing, and chopping with a tip precise enough to handle smaller ingredients or work into tight spaces. Many cooks reach for a bunka like this in place of a petty for garnish and detail work. The profile and grind are well executed, with a notably thin spine that tapers down to a very fine point, and the magnolia octagonal handle with black buffalo horn ferrule gives it a refined finish.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer who already owned the 105mm SKS93 Ko Bunka liked it enough to pick up this larger VG10 sibling, calling it a sleek blade that cuts cleanly through vegetables and small proteins. Another describes the out-of-the-box sharpness as insanely good, making quick work of raw beets at a professional level, though they did note a small chip appeared in the blade after about a week of otherwise careful use. Even with that caveat, they recommend it without hesitation.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a low-maintenance stainless steel, but it can still chip if used to cut the wrong ingredients. 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 short, tall blade and angular tip give this knife a very purposeful look, and the bunka shape has been gaining popularity for exactly that do-it-all versatility: cutting, slicing, and chopping with a tip precise enough to handle smaller ingredients or work into tight spaces. Many cooks reach for a bunka like this in place of a petty for garnish and detail work. The profile and grind are well executed, with a notably thin spine that tapers down to a very fine point, and the magnolia octagonal handle with black buffalo horn ferrule gives it a refined finish.
What Customers Are Saying: One reviewer who already owned the 105mm SKS93 Ko Bunka liked it enough to pick up this larger VG10 sibling, calling it a sleek blade that cuts cleanly through vegetables and small proteins. Another describes the out-of-the-box sharpness as insanely good, making quick work of raw beets at a professional level, though they did note a small chip appeared in the blade after about a week of otherwise careful use. Even with that caveat, they recommend it without hesitation.
Care Instructions: VG10 is a low-maintenance stainless steel, but it can still chip if used to cut the wrong ingredients. 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 Hamono
- Location: Miki City, Japan
- Construction: San Mai
- Edge Steel: VG-10 Stainless Steel
- HRC: 60
- Edge Grind: Even
- Handle: Magnolia Octagonal
- Ferrule: Black Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 3.4 oz (96 g)
- Blade Length: 157 mm
- Total Length: 293 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 48 mm
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Nice PrepPosted By: Michael Wilson
20 people found this review helpful
I had purchased the 105 mm SKS93 Ko-Bunka, and like it so much that I got its big brother. Great sleek bladed knife. Cuts great through Vegetables & small proteins. Looks awesome also. Very pleased with it.
20 people found this review helpful
I had purchased the 105 mm SKS93 Ko-Bunka, and like it so much that I got its big brother. Great sleek bladed knife. Cuts great through Vegetables & small proteins. Looks awesome also. Very pleased with it.
So good, I bought a second one!Posted By: Braunson Garcia
22 people found this review helpful
Out of the box this knife is insanely sharp. At work, cutting raw red beets or yellow beets is absolutely no problem. My one thing about the knife is that even though I have been quite delicate and caring of it, there is still a small chip in the blade after a week of use. Other than that one quirk, I totally recommend if they restock!
22 people found this review helpful
Out of the box this knife is insanely sharp. At work, cutting raw red beets or yellow beets is absolutely no problem. My one thing about the knife is that even though I have been quite delicate and caring of it, there is still a small chip in the blade after a week of use. Other than that one quirk, I totally recommend if they restock!
