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The Kiritsuke Bunka combines the practical, all-purpose profile of a Bunka with a longer 205mm blade and distinctive angled tip. It’s a versatile shape for everyday prep, with plenty of length for larger ingredients while retaining a precise tip for finer work.
At 205mm, this is a larger take on the Bunka shape, sitting closer to a Gyuto in overall length. The blade has a Nashiji finish, named after the slightly textured skin of a Japanese pear, giving the knife a simple, understated appearance.
The knife is finished with a traditional Japanese-style Keyaki handle. Keyaki, also known as Japanese zelkova, is a hardwood commonly used in Japan.
The blade uses SLD, a semi-stainless Japanese tool steel. SLD offers excellent edge retention and sits between traditional carbon and fully stainless steels when it comes to maintenance.
SLD is considered semi-stainless rather than completely stainless. It has good resistance to corrosion, but the blade should still be washed and dried thoroughly after use and shouldn't be left wet or sitting in contact with acidic foods.
Always hand wash and dry immediately after use. Never put a Japanese kitchen knife in the dishwasher and avoid cutting frozen foods, bones or other very hard ingredients.
As with all Japanese knives, slight variations in finish and appearance may occur from knife to knife.
You must be aged 18 or over to purchase this knife. Age verification is required when purchasing knives from Community Cutlery, and age and identity checks may also be required 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.
