Small bunka knife, 15 cm
Small bunka knife, 15 cm
14.8 cm clipped-tip blade. Damascus and sycamore, or German steel and olive wood.
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- Compact size: 14.8 cm blade, 4 cm wide.
- Sharpened to 15° per side, delivered in a XINZUO gift box.
- Two versions: 67-layer Damascus or German 1.4116 steel.
Why this product
The bunka, the Japanese chef's knife with a sloped, angled tip, in a compact size: a 14.8 cm blade, 4 cm wide, that does the work of a large knife on a small board. Slicing an onion, chopping herbs, cutting a tomato or a chicken breast; the angled tip handles the fine cuts.
Two versions, same shape and size. German 1.4116 steel with an olive wood handle: a sturdy knife that is easy to look after. 67-layer Damascus around a 10Cr15CoMoV core with a figured sycamore handle: harder (60 HRC stated), it holds its edge longer. Both are sharpened to 15° per side and come in a XINZUO gift box.
Bunka, santoku or nakiri: our guide to Japanese knives. Larger: our 21 cm Damascus bunka.
Specifications
| Material | 67-layer Damascus or German 1.4116 steel, Sycamore or olive wood |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Blade 14.8 cm, overall 26.1 cm, 4 cm wide |
| Weight | 120 g (Damascus) or 124 g (olive wood) |
| Blade | 14.8 cm, 4 cm wide, 2 mm thick |
| Overall length | 26.1 cm |
| Edge | 15° per side |
| Damascus version | 67 layers, 10Cr15CoMoV core, 60 ± 2 HRC, 120 g |
| Olive wood version | German 1.4116 steel, 56 to 58 HRC, 124 g |
| Brand | XINZUO |
| Warranty | 2 years against manufacturing defects |
In the box
- 1 bunka knife
- 1 XINZUO gift box
Care
Cut on a wooden or plastic board, never on glass or stone.
Sharpen on a whetstone; a pass on the honing rod between sharpenings keeps the edge.
FAQ
Which version should I choose?
German steel is softer: it forgives knocks and is easy to resharpen. Damascus is harder: it cuts finer and for longer, but needs a little more care.
Bunka or chef's knife?
The bunka has a straighter blade that cuts with a forward push, and a bevelled tip for fine cuts. This 15 cm size suits small boards and smaller hands.
What if it's not right for me?
You have 60 days to send it back. The conditions are on our Shipping & returns page.
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