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The Tanaka Sekiso Damascus Bunka is a compact, powerful all-around knife built for fast, precise prep. The 180mm bunka profile gives you enough blade length for most kitchen tasks while staying nimble and controlled on the board. A core of Aogami (Blue #2) carbon steel delivers excellent sharpness and edge retention, clad in soft iron Damascus for toughness and classic looks. This knife is fully reactive and will develop a natural patina with use, adding character over time.
What makes these Sekiso knives special is Tanaka’s outstanding convex grind, which lets the blade glide cleanly through food with minimal resistance. The balance hits a sweet spot—not too thin, not too thick—making it a confident middleweight performer. It comes extremely sharp out of the box and usually needs nothing more than light stropping to reach peak sharpness. This is a serious working knife that rewards good technique and proper care.
Care Instructions: This knife is fully reactive. Wash and dry immediately after use. Do not leave wet or store in a damp environment. A light coat of food-safe oil can be applied to the blade for added protection when not in use.
Blacksmith: Shigeki Tanaka
Location: Miki, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Aogami (Blue #2)
HRC: 60–61
Finish: Damascus
Grind: Even, convex
Engraving: Hand engraved
Handle: Wenge octagonal
Ferrule: Black buffalo horn
Weight: 5.3 oz (150 g)
Blade Length: 180 mm
Overall Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 47 mm
The Tanaka Sekiso Damascus Bunka is a compact, powerful all-around knife built for fast, precise prep. The 180mm bunka profile gives you enough blade length for most kitchen tasks while staying nimble and controlled on the board. A core of Aogami (Blue #2) carbon steel delivers excellent sharpness and edge retention, clad in soft iron Damascus for toughness and classic looks. This knife is fully reactive and will develop a natural patina with use, adding character over time.
What makes these Sekiso knives special is Tanaka’s outstanding convex grind, which lets the blade glide cleanly through food with minimal resistance. The balance hits a sweet spot—not too thin, not too thick—making it a confident middleweight performer. It comes extremely sharp out of the box and usually needs nothing more than light stropping to reach peak sharpness. This is a serious working knife that rewards good technique and proper care.
Care Instructions: This knife is fully reactive. Wash and dry immediately after use. Do not leave wet or store in a damp environment. A light coat of food-safe oil can be applied to the blade for added protection when not in use.
