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Bunka – Versatile Precision
The kiritsuke bunka combines a relatively flat edge with a pronounced, angled tip, offering excellent control for both chopping and detailed work. It excels with vegetables, herbs, and fine prep, while the pointed tip allows for precise, delicate cuts.
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Migaki – Polished Finish
Migaki refers to a refined, polished blade finish. Clean and understated, it highlights the knife’s geometry and grind without distraction. This smooth surface offers minimal resistance in use and is easy to maintain, giving the knife a crisp, professional look.
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Seki Kikusui Cutlery – Kirinami Series
Founded in 1953 in Seki City — Japan’s historic centre of sword-making — Seki Kikusui Cutlery has spent over 70 years applying that same focus on sharpness and durability to everything from agricultural and industrial tools to everyday kitchen knives.
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VG10 Stainless Steel
VG10 is a widely respected Japanese stainless steel, known for its balance of sharpness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. It takes a fine edge with relative ease and holds it well, making it a dependable choice for both professional kitchens and home use. Tougher and more forgiving than many high-hardness carbon steels, it’s well suited to busy, varied prep.
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Stainless Steel – Care & Use
VG10 offers excellent corrosion resistance, making it low maintenance compared to carbon steel. That said, good habits still matter — rinse and dry after use, avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods, and never leave the knife wet. Use a wooden or soft plastic board to protect the edge, and hone or strop regularly to maintain performance.
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Specifications
Blade Length: 180mm
Blade Shape: Kiritsuke Bunka
Steel: VG10 Stainless
Construction: San Mai (stainless clad)
Finish: Migaki
Handle: Mahogany Yo Handle
Origin: Seki, Japan
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Age Restriction
This product is strictly for sale to customers aged 18 or over. Age verification is required at checkout and on delivery.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
