The Okeya Hairline bunka runs at 185mm, slightly longer than the typical bunka format, which gives it more blade length for slicing tasks while keeping the distinctive angled tip and versatile profile the bunka shape is known for. Aki Fujiwara hammer forges this in a san mai construction with a White #2 carbon steel core and stainless hairline cladding.
The hairline, or sandblasted, surface on the stainless cladding gives it a matte, refined look that distinguishes it from the kurouchi versions in the Okeya lineup. At 186mm blade length and 47mm tall it is a capable everyday knife that handles slicing, dicing, and detailed knife work with equal ease. The oval ho wood handle with black plastic ferrule keeps the fit simple and functional.
What Customers Are Saying: Three reviewers, all positive. One calls it their main knife after arriving pretty sharp out of the box and reaching razor sharpness after time on a whetstone. One reviewer notes the knife they received does not have the Japanese characters shown in the photo, a cosmetic variation worth knowing. A third found it cuts very nicely.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only.
The hairline, or sandblasted, surface on the stainless cladding gives it a matte, refined look that distinguishes it from the kurouchi versions in the Okeya lineup. At 186mm blade length and 47mm tall it is a capable everyday knife that handles slicing, dicing, and detailed knife work with equal ease. The oval ho wood handle with black plastic ferrule keeps the fit simple and functional.
What Customers Are Saying: Three reviewers, all positive. One calls it their main knife after arriving pretty sharp out of the box and reaching razor sharpness after time on a whetstone. One reviewer notes the knife they received does not have the Japanese characters shown in the photo, a cosmetic variation worth knowing. A third found it cuts very nicely.
Care Instructions: White #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only.
- Blacksmith: Aki Fujiwara
- Brand: Okeya
- Location: Miki City, Japan
- Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: White #2 (Shirogami #2) Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Stainless
- Finish: Hairline/Sand Blast
- Handle: Oval Ho Wood
- Ferrule: Black Plastic
- Weight: 4.4 oz (124 g)
- Blade Length: 186 mm
- Total Length: 328 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 47 mm
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great knifePosted By: Friz
20 people found this review helpful
This is my first bunka knife. Out of the box it's pretty sharp. After using a whetstone it is now razor sharp! It doesn't have the Japanese characters like the one shown in the photo, other than that it cuts very nicely. This is now my main knife in the kitchen.
20 people found this review helpful
This is my first bunka knife. Out of the box it's pretty sharp. After using a whetstone it is now razor sharp! It doesn't have the Japanese characters like the one shown in the photo, other than that it cuts very nicely. This is now my main knife in the kitchen.
This is a great knife!!!
