Hand-forged Bunka knife with pink swirl resin handle and brass bolster on white

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Forged Bunka Knife — Pink Resin & Brass Handle

Name: Forged Bunka Knife — Pink Resin & Brass Handle
Brand: Northbound Blade
SKU: NB-BUNKA-PINKRES
Price: 320.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

Carbon Steel · 58 to 65 HRC

$320.00

Expédition calculée lors du paiement.

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Blade steel: Carbon Steel

Hardness: 58 to 65 HRC (Rockwell scale)

High-carbon steel prized for exceptional sharpness and edge retention. Requires regular oiling to prevent rust but rewards with superior cutting performance.

Overall length: 12.8"

Blade length: 7.0"

Handle length: "

Blade width: "

Hand wash only with warm water and mild soap, and dry immediately — never leave a blade soaking or run it through a dishwasher. Wipe on a light coat of food-grade mineral oil after use to protect the steel, and store it dry in a sheath, knife roll, or on a magnetic strip. A few seconds of care after each use keeps a hand-forged edge true for decades.

Add free engraving with the option above — up to 20 characters on the blade, or engrave the leather sheath. Adds 2 business days. Engraved pieces are final sale. For any other engraving request, email us at info@northboundblade.com.

We ship worldwide, fully tracked, with free shipping on orders over $150 to Canada and the USA. Each piece is prepared within 2 business days; delivery to Canada and the USA usually takes 8–11 business days, and delivery options for your country are shown at checkout.

Full-price items can be returned within 14 days of delivery, unused and in their original packaging. Sale items and engraved pieces are final sale. If any piece, including a sale or engraved piece, arrives damaged, defective or incorrect, contact us and we'll refund or replace it and cover the return shipping.

Knife Shape

What is a Bunka?

The Bunka is a traditional Japanese all-purpose kitchen knife, recognizable by its angular K-tip (kiritsuke-style) point. That sharper point gives more precise control for detail work — trimming, scoring, and fine cuts — while the blade still handles everyday chopping and slicing with ease. It's a favorite first Japanese-style knife for cooks who want one blade that does it all.

From the forge

About this piece

A Japanese-style Bunka, the all-purpose kitchen knife with an angular K-tip (kiritsuke-style) point that gives cleaner control on detail work than a rounded blade. The blade is hand-forged high-carbon steel with a brushed satin finish, a textured band along the spine near the bolster, and a bright, polished cutting edge.

The handle is an octagonal wa-handle in swirled pink, magenta and white resin, set against a polished, faceted brass bolster. No two handles swirl quite the same way.

The details: Blade length 178mm (7"), total length 325mm (12.8"). Hand-forged high-carbon steel with a brushed satin finish and polished cutting edge. Octagonal wa-handle: pink swirl resin with a brass bolster. Includes a leather sheath. Hand wash, dry immediately, and give the blade an occasional light coat of oil.

A gift worth giving: The Bunka's angular tip and all-purpose blade make it a favourite for cooks who want one knife for chopping, slicing and detail work, and the bright pink handle makes it easy to spot on any counter. Free engraving on the blade or the sheath, up to 20 characters.

A high-carbon edge rewards a few simple habits: our Knife Care guide covers them.

FAQ

Is this dishwasher safe? No. Hand wash and dry it right away; oil the blade now and then so the high-carbon steel stays bright.

What makes a Bunka different from a Santoku? The Bunka's angular K-tip gives more precise point control than a Santoku's rounded tip, useful for detail work alongside everyday chopping.

Does it come with a sheath? Yes, it comes with a leather sheath.

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