The Bunka is the ultimate bad ass as its a multipurpose knife that sits between the nakiri and a gyuto knife. The word “bunka” means “culture” its a very versatile knife and perfect if you want a slightly wide blade compared to the santoku. The blade’s rocking point is around the same place as a santoku but the big difference is the pointed tip. Its sharp scalpel point is perfect for cutting small shallots but has the belly too chop larger foods and so is the perfect addition to any collection.

Developed by Takefu Special Steel, Super Gold 2 (SG2) is a premium powdered tool steel alloy specifically engineered for crafting high-quality blades. Renowned for its exceptional performance and durability, SG2 has earned its reputation as one of the most sought-after high-end powder steels in the blade-making community. With the ability to be heat-treated to an impressive hardness of up to 64 HRC (Rockwell hardness scale), SG2 blades exhibit outstanding edge retention and wear resistance. Interestingly, there is a steel known as R2, produced by Kobelco Steel, which is widely believed to be identical to SG2 in composition and properties.

Due to their indistinguishable characteristics, these steels are often referred to interchangeably as SG2/R2, acknowledging their shared origin and performance attributes. Blades made from SG2 (or R2) steel have gained considerable popularity among both professional chefs and knife enthusiasts for their exceptional cutting performance and long-lasting edge sharpness.

Weight: 143g

Handle Material: Wa (Japanese) handle, octagon jarrah black pakka wood collar

Handle Length: 128mm (5")

Blade Length: 182mm (7.17")

Blade Depth: 52mm

Thickness at spine: 1.8mm

Thickness at tip: 0.1mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: SG2/R2 High speed powder stainless steel with stainless steel cladding

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 62 - 63