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Nigara STRIX Tsuchime Migaki Bunka (universal knife) 180 mm -blade only-
Nigara STRIX Tsuchime Migaki Bunka
At the heart of every STRIX knife is STRIX Powder Steel, one of the hardest stainless steels in the world. This steel can be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge and retains its sharpness exceptionally well thanks to a hardness of 65 HRC. The core is surrounded by 32 layers of softer stainless steel, forged with a unique finish. The subtle hammer marks (dimples) in these layers help prevent food from sticking while cutting, making kitchen work smoother and more enjoyable.
This blade is supplied without a handle, giving you the option to fit your own handle or select a beautiful handle from our exclusive collection—so you can create a truly unique knife.
The Bunka is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife, often seen as a close relative of the Santoku. Like the Santoku, it’s designed as an all-purpose knife, but it has a distinctive feature: a k-tip (kiritsuke-style) point. This angled, sharp tip gives the Bunka a bolder look and makes it especially well suited to precise cutting tasks, such as scoring vegetables, trimming meat, or creating fine details.
With its broad blade and relatively flat profile, the Bunka excels at chopping, slicing, and finely cutting vegetables, fish, and boneless meats. The straight edge is ideal for push-cutting techniques, while the extra blade height provides ample knuckle clearance on the cutting board.
Thanks to its combination of power, precision, and versatility, the Bunka is a popular choice for anyone who wants one knife that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Its unique shape also appeals to home cooks looking for something functional with a bit more character than the more common Santoku.
Specifications:
- Blade length: 180 mm
- Overall length: xxx mm
- Weight: xxx g
- Blade thickness (measured 1 cm from the spine): 1.9 mm
- Steel: Japanese STRIX stainless steel core with stainless steel cladding, featuring a hammered (Tsuchime) finish and a 32-layer Damascus pattern
- Hardness: 65 HRC (Rockwell)
- Handle: no handle
Care instructions: As with all high-quality Japanese knives, these handmade knives are not dishwasher safe. For maximum longevity, clean and dry the knife immediately after use.
