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Tsunehisa Ginsan Nashiji Bunka 165mm - Ebony

£127.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Bunka

Blade Material

Ginsan Core, Nashiji Soft Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Ebony

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

Medium

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

314mm

Spine Thickness

2mm @ Mid

Blade Height

43mm

Weight

154g

HRC

61

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Bunka knife, a versatile and traditional Japanese kitchen tool, features a distinctive, angular tip and a wide blade. It's designed for precision tasks like slicing, dicing, and chopping. Ideal for handling vegetables, meat, and fish, the Bunka is a multifunctional knife celebrated for its utility and unique aesthetic.

Steel Type

Japanese Ginsan steel, also known as Silver-3 or G3, is an underrated high-grade semi-stainless steel loved by many for being in the ‘goldilocks zone’ of knife steels. It holds a very respectable edge, but is effortless to sharpen. It is considered the semi-stainless version of White 2. It is the knife steel of choice for many home cooks and professional chefs alike.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture.  

Introducing

Tsunehisa

Tsunehisa is a collaborative brand that brings together the skills of artisans from Japan’s most renowned knifemaking regions — including Sakai, Tosa, and others — each known for their distinct forging traditions and steel expertise. By drawing on the strengths of each region, Tsunehisa knives offer an impressive balance of performance, consistency, and value.

From Tosa’s exceptional Ginsan stainless to Sakai’s mastery of carbon steels, every knife in the Tsunehisa range reflects thoughtful craftsmanship, clean finishing, and the use of Japan’s finest blade steels. Designed to be highly functional and accessible, Tsunehisa represents one of the most compelling value propositions in the world of handmade Japanese knives.

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Customer Reviews

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Malcolm McGibbon

Excellent knife. Fantastic value for money. Highly recommended.

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Hugo Borel
Great purchase

Amazing value for its price ! It feels wonderful in the hand, and it’s truly super sharp
I offered it to my little brother, and I have to say I’m kinda jealous now haha
Also, I live in France, and the order was surprisingly fast, I will purchase again in the near future

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Mehrdad Safa
Great product and service !

The knife I bought fully matched the description of the seller. The handling was easy and reliable. And I received the shipment within a few days even though I live in Europe. Thank you!

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Shaun Redman
Ginsan bunka

Absolutely beautiful peace of art refuse to buy knives else where chefs Edge unbeatable

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Luca Duysan

Very good knife, sharp and looks great