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Bunka Knife | Hand-Forged Japanese K-Tip Knives – Tokushu Knife

The Bunka knife is a versatile, multipurpose Japanese kitchen knife prized for its distinctive ‘reverse tanto’ or K-tip. This geometry offers incredible precision for detail work while providing the flat edge needed for efficient chopping. Often considered the aggressive, stylish cousin of the Santoku, a…

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Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Bunka 170 mm, hero angle showing satin blade finish and mono ebony handle.
5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews
Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Bunka with carbon-and-gold octagonal handle, angled view of the textured blade and K-tip
5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews
Dao Vua TALL SPECIAL 52100 Carbon Steel Bunka 180mm
4.9/5.0 · 12 reviews
Save $60.00Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Kurozome Bunka 170 mm with olive wood handle, angled front view of the full knife.
Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Bunka 170mm with Olive Handle Sale price$169.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
4.0/5.0 · 2 reviews
Yu Kurosaki Kokusen AS Bunka 165mm with rosewood octagon wa handle on a dark stone background
Angled front view of the Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm bunka with ebony handle, showing the blade shape, finish, and handle.
Tokushu Knife Nashiji Ginsan #3 Bunka with Rosewood Wa Handle
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
DAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle - Tokushu Knife
4.8/5.0 · 13 reviews
Yoshimi Kato Hyo SG2 Ko-Bunka 130mm Hyo hammered finish and K-tip
Dao Vua Special Edition Bunka Carbon Steel Kurouchi Ebony and Brass Wa Handle - Tokushu Knife
5.0/5.0 · 7 reviews
Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Migaki Bunka with Mono Ebony Handle, angled front view showing the Damascus pattern and octagonal mono ebony wa handle. #Handle_Mono Ebony
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 180 mm with kurouchi finish and wa handle, angled product photo showing the bunka tip and blade finish.
Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 180mm Sale price$159.00 USD
Angled front view of the Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi 140mm bunka with ebony handle, showing the blade shape, finish, and handle.
Angled front view of the Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi 80mm ko-bunka with ebony handle, showing the blade shape, finish, and handle.
Makoto Kurosaki SG2 Bunka 240mm Prisma Aurora handle reverse side
4.0/5.0 · 1 review
Three-quarter rear view of the Imai Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 183 mm showing the blade geometry, distal taper, and Sanjo walnut and maple stripe handle.
Nigara Strix Damascus Bunka 180 mm blade with exposed tang, full side profile highlighting the dramatic kiritsuke-style tip and etched pattern.
Nigara SG-STRIX Bunka No Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, angled view showing the blade pattern and handle.
Angled front view of the Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue #2 Kurouchi 120mm ko-bunka with ebony handle, showing the blade shape, finish, and handle.
Muneishi Aogami #2 Damascus Bunka 165mm with walnut and horn handle, angled front view
Save $94.00Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka 190 mm with mono ebony handle, angled front-side product photo showing the dark kurouchi finish, wide bevel, and aggressive k-tip bunka profile.
Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka 190mm Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 3 reviews
Hatsukokoro Ginrei Ginsan Ko Bunka 150mm with mono ebony handle, angled engraved-side view
Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 bunka 180mm with mono olivewood handle, engraved side angled hero
Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Ko Bunka 130 mm, right‑side profile with hammered kurouchi finish and k‑tip geometry.
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outSave $34.00Nigara Aogami Super Steel Tsuchime Bunka 180 mm with walnut and horn handle, angled front view of the full knife.
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Bunka Sale price$235.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews
Sold outTakeshi Saji VG-10W Nashiji Rainbow Bunka
Sold outYoshimi Kato SG-STRIX V-Tsuchime Bunka with custom Prisma handle, angled view
Sold outSave $30.00Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka 170 mm, left-side blade view with hammered pattern and pointed tip.
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews
Sold outSave $64.00Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Ko Bunka, angled front view showing the etched Minamo pattern and octagonal wa handle.
Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Ko Bunka Sale price$305.00 USD Regular price$369.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews
Sold outSave $120.00Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi Bunka, reverse angled view showing maker kanji and kurouchi blade finish.
Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi Bunka 180mm Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
Sold outSave $94.00Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165 mm with kurouchi finish and wa handle, angled blade view showing the kurouchi finish.
Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165mm Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews
Sold outSakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.
Sold outKyohei Shindo Blue #2 Bunka 170 mm, rosewood and ebony wa handle, angled hero shot.
5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews
Sold outYoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Honduran wood handle and red pakkawood ferrule, angled hero view.
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outSave $50.00Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 175mm Bunka - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 175mm Bunka Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 4 reviews
Sold outSave $74.00Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Bunka, right side.
Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Bunka Sale price$325.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
Sold outSave $44.00Tokushu White #2 stainless clad tsuchime bunka 175 mm – right‑hand hero shot showing hammered tsuchime finish and red/black wa handle.
4.9/5.0 · 28 reviews
Sold outSave $70.00Tokushu Knife Washiji SLD Bunka 175 mm side view
Tokushu Knife Special Edition SLD Washiji Bunka 175mm Sale price$159.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
4.5/5.0 · 2 reviews
Sold outShibata Koutetsu SG2 Migaki 180mm Bunka No Handle Tokushu Knife.
5.0/5.0 · 2 reviews
Sold outSave $200.00NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #1 Mizu Honyaki Bunka 180mm No Handle
NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #1 Mizu Honyaki Bunka 180mm No Handle Sale price$1,099.00 USD Regular price$1,299.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outSave $50.00Tsunehisa Stainless Clad AS Tsuchime Bunka 175mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa Stainless Clad AS Tsuchime Bunka 175mm No Handle Sale price$119.00 USD Regular price$169.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outTakeshi Saji R2 Diamond Damascus 180mm Bunka Turquoise Handle
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outYoshimi Kato Stainless Clad Aogami Super Nashiji 130mm Ko-Bunka with Rosewood Circle Wa Handles - Tokushu Knife
Sold outSave $30.00Yoshikane Nashiji White #2 Bunka 165 mm knife with amboyna burl handle, side profile on black background.
Yoshikane White #2 Nashiji Bunka 165mm Amboyna Special Edition Sale price$369.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outSave $70.00Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi Stainless Clad White #1 180mm Santoku / Bunka  with Octogonal Ho and Buffalo Horn Wa Handle Tokushu Knife.
Sold outSave $114.00Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Ko Bunka 135 mm, angled full view showing the satin blade and urushi handle.
Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Ko Bunka 135mm Sale price$285.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
Sold outMoritaka Knives 180mm Bunka with custom Walnut handle on a white background
5.0/5.0 · 1 review
Sold outSave $30.00Tsunehisa AUS-10 Nami Damascus Bunka 170mm No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa AUS-10 Nami Damascus Bunka 170mm No Handle Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$179.00 USD

Bunka Knife Collection: The Ultimate Japanese K-Tip Knife

The Bunka knife is a versatile, multipurpose Japanese kitchen knife prized for its distinctive ‘reverse tanto’ or K-tip. This geometry offers incredible precision for detail work while providing the flat edge needed for efficient chopping. Often considered the aggressive, stylish cousin of the Santoku, a Bunka knife is an essential tool for any chef or home cook looking for a do-it-all blade.

Why Buy a Japanese Bunka Knife?

The Bunka knife's reverse tanto tip isn't just for looks—it enhances precision for intricate tasks like paring or slicing garlic, while the wide blade allows for easy food transfer. Most Bunka knives are double-bevel, making them easy to maintain and use for both right and left-handed cooks.

Our collection features hand-forged Bunka knives crafted by Japan’s master blacksmiths. We stock blades in premium steels including Aogami Super (Super Blue), VG10, and SG2 powder steel. Whether you need a stainless-clad blade for low maintenance or a traditional carbon steel edge for maximum sharpness, you will find the perfect Bunka knife at Tokushu Knife.

Expertly Crafted & Hand-Finished

At Tokushu Knife, we specialize in authentic Japanese craftsmanship. Every knife in our Bunka Knives Collection is selected for its edge geometry, heat treat, and handle ergonomics. Upgrade your kitchen kit with a blade that blends the best features of a Gyuto and a Nakiri into one compact, powerful tool.

Looking for a longer blade for large proteins? Explore our Gyuto Knives Collection. If you prefer a squared-off blade dedicated to vegetables, check out our Nakiri Knives Collection.

Watch the Bunka Knife in Action

See why the Bunka is becoming the most popular choice for "one-knife" home cooks in this detailed review:

Bunka knife precision cutting demonstration

Shop our Bunka Knife Collection today and experience the precision of a hand-forged Japanese blade.