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

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 to. . . Continue

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Makoto Kurosaki SG2 Bunka 240mm Prisma Aurora handle reverse sideMakoto Kurosaki SG2 Bunka 240mm with Prisma Aurora custom handle
Makoto Kurosaki SG2 Bunka 240mm with Custom Prisma Handles Sale price$385.00 USD
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Honduran wood handle and red pakkawood ferrule, angled hero view.Yoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Honduran wood handle and red pakkawood ferrule, choil and spine view.
Yoshimi Kato SG2 Damascus Bunka 170mm with Honduran Wood Handle Sale price$429.00 USD
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 Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka 190 mm with mono ebony handle, angled back-side product photo highlighting the rustic kurouchi blade road, tall heel, and faceted octagonal ebony wa handle.
Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka 190mm Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
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Save $94.00Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165 mm with kurouchi finish and wa handle, angled blade view showing the kurouchi finish.Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165 mm with kurouchi finish and wa handle, choil view showing spine and edge geometry.
Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165mm Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
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Save $34.00Nigara Aogami Super Steel Tsuchime Bunka 180 mm with walnut and horn handle, angled front view of the full knife.Nigara Aogami Super Steel Tsuchime Bunka 180 mm with walnut and horn handle, choil shot showing fine tip and blade thickness.
Nigara Aogami Super Migaki Tsuchime Bunka Sale price$235.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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Dao Vua TALL SPECIAL 52100 Carbon Steel Bunka 180mmDao Vua TALL SPECIAL 52100 Carbon Steel Bunka 180mm
Dao Vua V3 52100 Tall Special Bunka 180mm Sale price$84.95 USD
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Dao Vua Special Edition Bunka Carbon Steel Kurouchi Ebony and Brass Wa Handle - Tokushu KnifeDao Vua Special Edition Bunka Carbon Steel Kurouchi Ebony and Brass Wa Handle - Tokushu Knife
Dao Vua V3 52100 Special Edition Bunka 180mm Sale price$85.95 USD
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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 Kurozome Bunka 170 mm with olive wood handle, choil shot showing fine tip and blade thickness.
Hatsukokoro Hikari SLD Damascus Bunka 170mm with Olive Handle Sale price$169.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
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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 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
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.Three-quarter front view of the Imai Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 183 mm showcasing the K-tip profile, kurouchi finish, and Sanjo walnut and maple stripe handle.
Imai Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Bunka 183mm with Sanjo Walnut & Maple Handle Sale price$245.00 USD
Tokushu Knife Nashiji Ginsan #3 Bunka with Rosewood Wa HandleTokushu Knife Nashiji Ginsan #3 Bunka with Rosewood Wa Handle
Tokushu Knife Nashiji Ginsan #3 Bunka with Rosewood Wa Handle Sale price$135.00 USD
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DAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle - Tokushu KnifeDAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle - Tokushu Knife
Dao Vua V3 52100 Carbon Steel 165mm Bunka Sale price$84.95 USD
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Save $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 170 mm, left-side blade view highlighting the etched cladding line.
Yu Kurosaki Senko Ei SG2 Bunka Sale price$269.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
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Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Bunka 171 mm, angled hero shot showing hammered Minamo pattern and crisp kiritsuke-style tip.Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Bunka 171 mm, reverse side profile highlighting stainless cladding and subtle hamon-like line.
Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Bunka Sale price$329.00 USD
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Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, angled view showing the blade pattern and handle.Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickel Damascus Bunka 170 mm with Sanjo walnut handle and maple stripe, angled reverse-side view.
Hatsukokoro Ginga ATS-34 Nickle Damascus Bunka 170mm Sale price$329.00 USD
Sold outHatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Migaki Bunka with Mono Ebony Handle, angled front view showing the Damascus pattern and octagonal mono ebony wa handle.Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Migaki Bunka with Mono Ebony Handle, full side profile of the blade and handle on a gray background.
Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo SG2 Damascus Migaki Bunka 180mm Sale price$219.00 USD
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Sold outSave $200.00NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #1 Mizu Honyaki Bunka 180mm No HandleNAKAGAWA 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
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Sold outSave $74.00Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Bunka, right side.Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Bunka, left side.
Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Bunka Sale price$325.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
Sold outMoritaka Knives 180mm Bunka with custom Walnut handle on a white backgroundMoritaka 180mm Bunka choil shot.
Moritaka Knives Aogam #2 Bunka Custom Walnut Handle Sale price$229.00 USD
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Sold outKoutetsu SG2 Bunka 180 mm with rosewood octagonal handle, front angle view showing the clean satin blade finish and engraved kanji.Koutetsu SG2 Bunka 180 mm with rosewood octagonal handle, full side profile highlighting the reverse side of the blade and compact bunka shape.
Shibata Koutetsu SG2 Migaki 180mm Bunka Sale price$250.00 USD
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Sold outMasakage Koishi Aogami Super Bunka 170mm Tokushu Knife.Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Bunka 170mm Tokushu Knife.
Masakage Koishi — Aogami Super Bunka 170 mm Sale price$285.00 USD
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Sold outTsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Bunka No Handle - Tokushu KnifeTsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Bunka No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Tsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Bunka No Handle Sale price$119.00 USD
Sold outSatoshi Nakagawa Blue #1 Damascus Bunka 180 mm with Prisma Knife handle, reverse angled view highlighting the Damascus cladding and colorful custom handle.Satoshi Nakagawa Blue #1 Damascus Bunka 180 mm with Prisma Knife handle, choil view showing the thin edge geometry and handle fit-up.
Satoshi Nakagawa Blue #1 Damascus 180mm Bunka with Prisma Knife Handle Sale price$599.00 USD
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Sold outMasakage Koishi Aogami Super Ko Bunka 130 mm, right‑side profile with hammered kurouchi finish and k‑tip geometry.Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Ko Bunka 130 mm, left‑side profile highlighting tsuchime pattern and engraved kanji.
Masakage Koishi Stainless Clad Aogami Super Ko Bunka Sale price$269.00 USD
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Sold outSave $114.00Hado SLD Nashiji Bunka 165 mm, right-side face with nashiji finish; octagonal dark-wood wa handle, balanced studio lighting on neutral grey.Hado SLD Nashiji Bunka 165 mm, left-side face with nashiji finish; octagonal dark-wood wa handle, balanced studio lighting on neutral grey.
Hado SLD Nashiji Bunka Sale price$315.00 USD Regular price$429.00 USD
Sold outNigara Strix Damascus Bunka 180 mm blade with exposed tang, full side profile highlighting the dramatic kiritsuke-style tip and etched pattern.Nigara Strix Damascus Bunka 180 mm choil shot
Nigara SG-STRIX Bunka No Handle Sale price$369.00 USD
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Sold outSave $120.00Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi Bunka, reverse angled view showing maker kanji and kurouchi blade finish.Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi Bunka, choil view showing blade geometry and grind thickness.
Hinokuni White #1 Kurouchi Bunka 180mm Sale price$149.00 USD Regular price$269.00 USD
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, reverse angled view with etched blade detail and red ferrule.
Yoshimi Kato Minamo SG2 Ko Bunka Sale price$305.00 USD Regular price$369.00 USD
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Sold outMoritaka knives special bunka with walnut handleMORITAKA HAMONO Kurouchi Aogami Super Steel 180mm Bunka with Wa Walnut Handle - Tokushu Knife
Moritaka Knives Aogami Super Special Edition Bunka 180mm Sale price$249.00 USD
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Sold outSakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.
Sakai Takayuki Kurouchi Tsuchime Aogami Super Series Bunka 160mm Sale price$179.00 USD
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Sold outSave $70.00Tokushu Knife Washiji SLD Bunka 175 mm side viewTokushu Knife Washiji SLD Bunka 175 mm choil shot
Tokushu Knife Special Edition SLD Washiji Bunka 175mm Sale price$159.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
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Sold outNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle - Tokushu Knife
NIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle Sale price$449.00 USD
Sold outKei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Bunka with red lacquered wa handle, angled product view.Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Bunka with red lacquered wa handle choil shot
Kei Kobayashi SG2 Migaki Bunka 170mm Sale price$269.00 USD
Sold outTakeshi Saji Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mmTakeshi Saji Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mm
Takeshi Saji Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mm Sale price$389.00 USD
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Sold outSave $54.00Tokushu Aogami Super Migaki Bunka, versatile Japanese kitchen knife with brushed migaki finish and wa handle. Right side showing kanji.Tokushu Aogami Super Migaki Bunka, versatile Japanese kitchen knife with brushed migaki finish and wa handle. Left side.
Tokushu Knife Aogami Super Migaki Bunka Sale price$145.00 USD Regular price$199.00 USD
Sold outTakeshi Saji R2 Diamond Damascus 180mm Bunka Turquoise HandleSaji Hamono / Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Damascus SG2 Steel 180mm Bunka Turquoise Handle - Tokushu Knife
Takeshi Saji R2 Diamond Damascus 180mm Bunka Turquoise Handle Sale price$599.00 USD
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Sold outTAKESHI SAJI SG2 Diamond Damascus Bunka 165mm (no handle) - Tokushu KnifeTAKESHI SAJI SG2 Diamond Damascus Bunka 165mm (no handle) - Tokushu Knife
TAKESHI SAJI SG2 Diamond Damascus Bunka 165mm (no handle) Sale price$349.00 USD
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Sold outSave $50.00Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 180mm Bunka with Rosewood Handle - Tokushu KnifeNigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 180mm Bunka with Rosewood Handle - Tokushu Knife
Nigara Hamono SG2 Kurochi Tsuchime 180mm Bunka with Rosewood Handle Sale price$249.00 USD Regular price$299.00 USD
Sold outMasakage Zero — Ko BunkaMasakage Zero — Ko Bunka
Masakage Zero — Ko Bunka Sale price$329.00 USD
Sold outSave $50.00Tsunehisa Stainless Clad Aogami Super Kurouchi Tsuchime 175mm Bunka - Tokushu KnifeTsunehisa 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
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Sold out Masakage Yuki Bunka 170mm Japanese kitchen knife with magnolia handle and Nashiji finish blade Masakage Yuki Bunka 170mm Japanese kitchen knife showing kanji
Masakage Yuki — Bunka 165 mm Sale price$229.00 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.Tokushu White #2 stainless clad tsuchime bunka 175 mm – spine shot illustrating thin distal taper.
Tokushu Stainless Clad White #2 Tsuchime Bunka 175mm with Rosewood Ebony Handle Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$179.00 USD
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Sold outTakeshi Saji VG-10W Nashiji Rainbow BunkaTakeshi Saji VG-10W Nashiji Rainbow Bunka
Takeshi Saji VG-10W Nashiji Rainbow Bunka Sale price$429.00 USD
Sold outSave $89.00Yu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS BunkaYu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Bunka
Yu Kurosaki Gekko VG-XEOS Bunka Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$348.00 USD
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Sold outSave $70.00Satoshi Nakagawa Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki 170mm Bunka with Special Edition Rosewood / Ebony Handle Tokushu Knife.Satoshi Nakagawa Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki 170mm Bunka with Special Edition Rosewood / Ebony Handle Tokushu Knife.
Satoshi Nakagawa Silver #3 Kasumi / Migaki 170mm Bunka with Special Edition Rosewood / Ebony Handle Sale price$329.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
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Sold outYu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 Bunka 170 mm, front side showing kanji and Fujin hammered pattern (bunka profile).Yu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 Bunka 170 mm, reverse side showing cladding line and hammered texture.
Yu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 Bunka 170mm Sale price$349.00 USD
Sold outSave $114.00Hado SLD Ko-Bunka 135 mm, right-side view showing kasumi finish and compact k-tip profile.Hado SLD Ko-Bunka 135 mm, left-side view highlighting clad line and wa handle.
Hado SLD Ko-Bunka 125mm Sale price$285.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
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Sold outTokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Bunka 165mm, close-up showing rustic cladding, tapered spine, and octagonal rosewood handle.Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Bunka 165mm choil shot
Tokushu Knife Rosewood Series White #2 Kurouchi Bunka Sale price$149.00 USD
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Bunka Knife | Hand-Forged Japanese K-Tip Knives – Tokushu Knife

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:

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

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