Suncraft Senzo Black 7.9-inch (200mm) Bunka Knife

At 7.9 inches, this Senzo Black bunka is the longer of the series’ two bunka knives, with enough blade to split a butternut squash or shred a head of cabbage. The flat edge handles push cuts, and the angled K-tip scores fish skin, trims meat and handles delicate slicing, julienne and other precise tip work.

Its VG10 core takes a keen edge, and the black Damascus cladding with a hammered tsuchime face gives the blade a dark, textured look. Because the shape covers both vegetable and protein prep, it can serve as a primary knife for a cook who prefers a Japanese profile to a Western chef’s knife. The octagonal brown and black handle with a white ring completes a striking design, and the length suits a standard home cutting board.


Compact Bunka

The 6.5-inch Bunka Knife suits a smaller board.

SKU: BD-09

Availability: Out of stock

$240.00

Details

Specifications

  • Model: BD-09
  • Series: Senzo Black
  • Type: Bunka knife
  • Blade length: 7.9 inches (200mm)
  • Steel: VG10 stainless steel core with black-treated Damascus cladding
  • Hardness: 61 HRC
  • Edge: 50/50 double bevel
  • Blade finish: Black Damascus wave pattern with tsuchime (hammered) texture; each blade unique
  • Handle: Octagonal brown and black pakkawood (resin-laminated wood) with white fiber ring
  • Made in: Seki, Japan

Senzo Black Knives

KnifeBladeBest for
Paring Knife3.1 in. (80mm)Peeling, garnish
Petty Knife4.7 in. (120mm)Small prep, fruit
Small Santoku5.6 in. (143mm)Small boards, light prep
Bunka Knife6.5 in. (165mm)Vegetables, tip work
Santoku6.6 in. (167mm)All-purpose push cuts
Chef’s Knife7.9 in. (200mm)All-purpose
Bunka Knife7.9 in. (200mm)Larger vegetables, protein
Sashimi Knife8.3 in. (210mm)Fish, thin slicing
Bread Knife8.7 in. (220mm)Crusty bread

For how each shape is used, see our Kitchen Knife Shapes guide.


Care

Hand wash with warm water and a mild detergent, then dry the knife right away; Suncraft advises against the dishwasher. Use a wood or soft plastic cutting board, keep the edge away from bones and frozen food, and maintain it on whetstones. The black finish is a surface treatment, so avoid abrasive pads on the blade face.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches) 7.9 in.
Blade Length (mm) 200 mm
Blade Width (inches) No
Grind 50/50 Bevel
Steel Type VG10
Rockwell Hardness 61
Stainless Yes
Handle Material Pakkawood
Spine Thickness (mm) No
Brand Suncraft
Country of Manufacture Japan
SKU BD-09
Manufacturer's Part Number BD-09
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price $240.00

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