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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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Save $94.00Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165mmZakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165mm
Zakuri AS Kurouchi Bunka 165mm Sale price$135.00 USD Regular price$229.00 USD
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Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Bunka 170 mm, hero angle showing satin blade finish and mono ebony handle.Hatsukokoro Ginrei Silver #3 Bunka 170 mm, choil shot.
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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Save $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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Dao Vua TALL SPECIAL 52100 Carbon Steel Bunka 180mmDao Vua TALL SPECIAL 52100 Carbon Steel Bunka 180mm
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
Save $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 135 mm, angled full view showing the satin blade and urushi handle left side.
Hado SG2 Shiosai Urushi Ko Bunka 135mm Sale price$285.00 USD Regular price$399.00 USD
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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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
Nigara 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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Hatsukokoro 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.
Save $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
Masakage 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.
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
Save $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
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.
DAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle - Tokushu KnifeDAO VUA V3 52100 Bunka 165mm with Wa Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outMasakage Shimo — White #2 Damascus BunkaMasakage Shimo — White #2 Damascus Bunka
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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
Sold outNIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Bunka 180mm - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA Anmon SG2 Kiritsuke Bunka 180mm - Tokushu Knife
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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.
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Sold outTakeshi Saji VG-10W Nashiji Rainbow BunkaTakeshi Saji VG-10W Nashiji Rainbow Bunka
Sold outMasakage Koishi Aogami Super Bunka 170mm Tokushu Knife.Masakage Koishi Aogami Super Bunka 170mm Tokushu Knife.
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.
Sold outShibata Koutetsu SG2 Migaki 135mm Ko-BunkaShibata Koutetsu SG2 Migaki 135smm Ko-Bunka No Handle - Tokushu Knife
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Sold outYOSHIMI KATO Kurouchi Aogami Super Bunka 175mm - Tokushu KnifeYOSHIMI KATO Kurouchi Aogami Super Bunka 175mm - Tokushu Knife
Sold outMasakage Zero — Ko BunkaMasakage Zero — Ko Bunka
Masakage Zero — Ko Bunka Sale price$329.00 USD
Sold outHatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Damascus Bunka 180 mm with olivewood handle, full side profile showing the entire blade and handle.Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Damascus Bunka 180 mm with olivewood handle, spine view showing blade thinness and distal taper.
Sold outSaji R2 Quince Bunka 165mm - Tokushu KnifeSaji R2 Quince Bunka 165mm - Tokushu Knife
Sold outYoshikane SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm No HandleYoshikane SKD Nashiji Bunka 165mm No Handle
Sold outSave $70.00Makoto Kurosaki VG-XEOS Tsuchime Bunka 240 mm blade, close-up of hammered tsuchime pattern and hamon line toward the tip.Makoto Kurosaki VG-XEOS Tsuchime Bunka 240 mm, alternate side close-up showing tsuchime cladding and crisp k-tip profile.
Makoto Kurosaki VG-XEOS Tsuchime Bunka 240mm No Handle Sale price$259.00 USD Regular price$329.00 USD
Sold outYoshimi 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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Sold outYu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 Bunka 170 mm, reverse side showing cladding line and hammered texture.Yu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 Bunka 170 mm, front side showing kanji and Fujin hammered pattern (bunka profile).
Yu Kurosaki Fujin SG2 Bunka 170mm Sale price$349.00 USD
Sold outMoritaka Knives 180mm Bunka with custom Walnut handle on a white backgroundMoritaka 180mm Bunka choil shot.
Sold outTsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Bunka No Handle - Tokushu KnifeTsunehisa Ginsan #3 Nashiji Bunka No Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle - Tokushu KnifeNIGARA HAMONO SG2 Kurouchi Migaki 180mm Bunka Maplewood Yo Handle - Tokushu Knife
Sold outKyohei Shindo Blue #2 Bunka 170 mm, rosewood and ebony wa handle profile shot.Kyohei Shindo Warikomi Blue #2 Kurouchi 165mm Bunka with Keyaki Handle - Tokushu Knife
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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.
Sold outSakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.Sakai Takayuki AS Kurouchi Kengata Bunka 160mm Tokushu Knife.
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 outTakeshi Saji Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mmTakeshi Saji Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Bunka 180mm
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
Sold outKoutetsu SG2 Boss Bunka, back side view showing satin blade finish and purple octagonal wa handle.Koutetsu SG2 Boss Bunka, front side view with engraved kanji and octagonal wa handle.
Shibata Koutetsu SG2 Boss Bunka Sale price$335.00 USD
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 outSave $300.00NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #2 Mizu Honyaki BunkaNAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #2 Mizu Honyaki Bunka
NAKAGAWA X TOKUSHU TALL White #2 Mizu Honyaki Bunka Sale price$999.00 USD Regular price$1,299.00 USD
Sold outYoshimi Kato Stainless Clad Aogami Super Nashiji 130mm Ko-Bunka with Rosewood Circle Wa Handles - Tokushu KnifeYoshimi Kato Stainless Clad Aogami Super Nashiji 130mm Ko-Bunka with Rosewood Circle Wa Handles - Tokushu Knife

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.