The Compact SanMai Bunka is a handcrafted Japanese-style kitchen knife designed to combine the versatility of a traditional Bunka with the precision and maneuverability of a smaller Petty knife.
The blade features a san-mai construction with a C70 high-carbon steel cutting core. C70 is capable of taking a fine, sharp edge and offers good cutting performance when properly heat-treated.
Its slightly convex blade geometry helps food release more easily from the blade during cutting, while providing a smooth cutting feel. With a blade length of 14.5 cm and a height of 4.3 cm, the knife offers a useful balance between compact handling and enough blade height for comfortable vegetable preparation.
The characteristic Bunka blade shape makes it suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks, including cutting vegetables, preparing herbs, slicing meat, and more precise work with the tip.
The hidden-tang handle is made from Amboyna burl, a beautifully figured hardwood known for its distinctive grain patterns. Its natural appearance makes each handle unique.
A compact, versatile kitchen knife made for everyday use, with an emphasis on cutting performance, comfortable handling, and traditional craftsmanship.
Specifications
- Knife type: Bunka / Compact Kitchen Knife
- Blade construction: SanMai
- Core steel: C70 high-carbon steel
- Blade length: 14.5 cm
- Blade height: 4.3 cm
- Blade thickness: 3 mm
- Blade geometry: Slightly convex grind
- Handle length: 11.5 cm
- Overall length: Approx. 26 cm
- Handle material: Amboyna burl
- Handle construction: Hidden Tang
