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Bunka VG-10 Mirror Damascus Maple Handle 180mm - Brown

Bunka VG-10 Mirror Damascus Maple Handle 180mm - Brown

H1330-2

¥39,800 JPY
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Lead time: 3-6 months

Bunka knives are one of the few multipurpose traditional Japanese blades, and can be used as a slicer or a vegetable knife. These sword shaped knives feature a straighter and wider edge than a Yanagi for vegetables, and a longer blade than an Usuba for slicing fish with ease. The user need to be more skilled with traditional Japanese knives in order to utilize this unique Bunka style design properly. Traditionally, these knives are used only by head chefs as a symbol of status.

Material Details

VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 (Takefu Special Steel Co., Ltd.) is one of the most popular and highly regarded Japanese Stainless Steels for making cutlery. It has strong corrosion-resistance and can provide very good edge sharpness and edge retention. VG-10 belongs to a group of steels called "Cobalt Steels”, but it also contains Vanadium, which improves its strength, toughness and edge retention.

Finish Details

Damascus is a laminated steel knife made of several layers of different steel materials. The center of the blade is made of hard steel for sharpness, and both sides are covered with multiple soft steel materials. The multiple steels are metallurgically joined, not by plating or glue. The more the blade is forged, the more complex the ripples become, and the more beautiful the unique grain pattern becomes.

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Knife Category Bunka
Steel Type Stainless
Steel Material Damascus
Blade Edge Double-edged
Blade Thickness 2.37mm
Blade HRC 60~61
Blade Finish Damascus
Handle Material Maple Handle
Blade Length 180mm
Weight 44mm
Sheath Availability No
Place of Origin Seki City in Gifu Prefecture
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VG-10 / Damascus / Japanese HandleH1330-2Lead time: 3-6 months
VG-10 / Damascus / Japanese HandleH1330-2Lead time: 3-6 months
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Crafted in Japan

At Musashi Japan, we partner with skilled craftsmen across seven Japanese prefectures who practice centuries-old, region-specific techniques. Our mission is to create blades that honor tradition while meeting the modern demands of the kitchen.

Honoring Tradition

Drawing on techniques such as Damascus forging, traditional lacquer work, and precision engraving, alongside thoughtful modern materials, every blade embodies the skill, history, and individuality of its maker.

Shared with the world

With products delivered to more than 136 countries, we offer experiences that reach far beyond the purchase itself, allowing people around the world to connect with the spirit, skill, and culture of Japan.