Suncraft Senzo Black 6.5-inch (165mm) Bunka Knife

Suncraft’s catalog describes the bunka as an old-fashioned multipurpose knife whose design feature is the angled tip of the blade. The 6.5-inch Senzo Black bunka combines the straight edge of a traditional nakiri for vegetable prep with a K-tip, or reverse tanto, point for scoring and fine mincing. It is a versatile knife for vegetables, fruit, fish and meat, and the long flat edge makes full contact with the board on each cut, which suits chopping and draw cuts.

Suncraft lists it at about 150g, light enough for long prep sessions. A VG10 center layer forms the edge, and the dark cladding shows a deep wave pattern above it. Its octagonal pakkawood handle with a white ring matches the rest of the series. Shoppers searching for a Suncraft bunka will find this a distinctive version of the shape, and a fine gift for a cook who prefers one knife for many tasks. Pair it with a petty knife for a compact two-knife kit.

Larger Bunka

The 7.9-inch Bunka Knife adds length for larger produce.