This bunka is built around Ginsan stainless steel, prized for its longevity, ease of sharpening, and excellent corrosion resistance without ever feeling brittle. The compact, tall reverse-tanto profile suits push cutting and detail work in equal measure, and the nashiji finish gives the cladding an attractive, pear-skin texture that catches the eye on the board.
Every knife in this line is hand engraved by our friend Akane-san, who also created the elegant calligraphy on the Yahiko box, and the sakura cherry wood handle with pakka wood ferrule is comfortable and well finished. The even 50/50 grind delivers a neutral, predictable cutting feel for both right- and left-handed cooks.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently praise the fit and finish at this price point. One notes the blade and handle both look excellent, with a thin, shaving-sharp factory edge straight out of the box, and finds it very comfortable in hand. A second calls it a great bang for the buck, praising how easy the Ginsan steel is to sharpen and maintain, how well it holds an edge, and how nicely the engraved kanji sets off the compact, flat, nimble blade - smaller than other bunkas he has used, but performing well above its price. A third simply calls it top notch and beautifully crafted.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only and dry promptly after use. Do not place in the dishwasher or leave the knife wet on the board. Store carefully to protect the edge and the engraved details.
Every knife in this line is hand engraved by our friend Akane-san, who also created the elegant calligraphy on the Yahiko box, and the sakura cherry wood handle with pakka wood ferrule is comfortable and well finished. The even 50/50 grind delivers a neutral, predictable cutting feel for both right- and left-handed cooks.
What Customers Are Saying: Reviewers consistently praise the fit and finish at this price point. One notes the blade and handle both look excellent, with a thin, shaving-sharp factory edge straight out of the box, and finds it very comfortable in hand. A second calls it a great bang for the buck, praising how easy the Ginsan steel is to sharpen and maintain, how well it holds an edge, and how nicely the engraved kanji sets off the compact, flat, nimble blade - smaller than other bunkas he has used, but performing well above its price. A third simply calls it top notch and beautifully crafted.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only and dry promptly after use. Do not place in the dishwasher or leave the knife wet on the board. Store carefully to protect the edge and the engraved details.
- Knife Line: Yahiko
- Construction: Forged, San Mai
- Edge Steel: Ginsan Stainless Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Nashiji
- Edge Grind: Even, 50/50
- Engraving: Hand Engraved by Akane
- Handle: Octagonal Sakura Cherry Wood
- Ferrule: Pakka Wood
- HRC: 61-62
- Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
- Blade Length: 176 mm
- Total Length: 325 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 43 mm
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) A great purchasePosted By: W
27 people found this review helpful
The blade and handle both look excellent and have fantastic fit & finish (no rounded spine or choil, but I've never seen that at this price point). The steel behind the edge is nice and thin, with the factory edge being solidly shaving sharp. Very comfortable in the hand.
27 people found this review helpful
The blade and handle both look excellent and have fantastic fit & finish (no rounded spine or choil, but I've never seen that at this price point). The steel behind the edge is nice and thin, with the factory edge being solidly shaving sharp. Very comfortable in the hand.
Awesome Bunka!Posted By: Garchtoto
24 people found this review helpful
This G3 bunka is a really great bang for your buck deal. Handle feels and looks great and the box it arrives in is really nice. Ginsan is a great steel for a knife and I recommend it if you are looking for a stainless steel knife. Super easy to sharpen and mainten. Develops a sharp edge and holds it vert well. This bunka is compact, flat, nimble and can handle several tasks for cooking. The engraved kanji really looks nice too! It is a bit smaller than previous bunkas I've used but it performs way above its price point.
24 people found this review helpful
This G3 bunka is a really great bang for your buck deal. Handle feels and looks great and the box it arrives in is really nice. Ginsan is a great steel for a knife and I recommend it if you are looking for a stainless steel knife. Super easy to sharpen and mainten. Develops a sharp edge and holds it vert well. This bunka is compact, flat, nimble and can handle several tasks for cooking. The engraved kanji really looks nice too! It is a bit smaller than previous bunkas I've used but it performs way above its price point.
