Kotai - Santoku Bunka takes the tall, flat profile of a santoku and adds a “K-tip” (reverse tanto) tip to gain precision in fine cutting tasks. This format is ideal for cleanly slicing, cutting and mincing, with superior control over details and angles.

Kotai - Santoku Bunka

Handmade, it is equipped with a 17 cm blade made of high-carbon 440C stainless steel, rust-resistant and cryogenically treated. The HRC 60 ±1 hardness, 1.8 mm spine thickness and 15° edge angle provide smooth, clean and consistent cutting. The double bevel and symmetrical 50/50 sharpening suit both right- and left-handed users. The ebony handle with hidden full tang provides stable balance and lasting comfort (176 g). Supplied with a bamboo saya blade guard and a sustainably grown bamboo box, it is a premium, precise and elegant knife.

The santoku bunka is an all-in-one knife designed for everyday cooking, combining the versatility of a santoku with a K-tip point that allows clean, precise and controlled cuts down to the smallest detail.

• Knife type: Santoku Bunka.Blade length: 17 cm.
• Handle length: 13 cm.
• Total length: 30 cm.
• Blade material: High-carbon 440C stainless steel.
• Handle material: Ebony.
• Weight: 176 g.
• Blade hardness (HRC): 60 HRC.
• Country of manufacture: Japan.

• Hand wash immediately after use (do not put in the dishwasher).
• Dry quickly after use.
• Use a suitable cutting surface: preferably a wooden or food-grade plastic cutting board.