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

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

Suncraft’s catalog explains the bunka as an old-fashioned multipurpose knife whose design feature is the angled tip of the blade, the characteristic K-tip, or reverse tanto, profile. The Senzo Clad bunka keeps a flat edge for vegetables and adds that pointed tip for scoring and fine mincing.

At 6.5 inches, it is a compact all-rounder that handles an onion or a chicken thigh equally well. Its clad blade takes a keen edge at the AUS10 center, and the pakkawood handle sits comfortably in a pinch grip. Shoppers looking for a Suncraft bunka will find it a capable, well-priced introduction to the shape, and its angular profile makes it a distinctive gift for an enthusiast who already owns a gyuto.

Bunka or Nakiri?

The Senzo Clad Nakiri has a squared tip for vegetables only.

SKU: AS-12

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Specifications

Model: AS-12
Series: Senzo Clad
Type: Bunka knife
Blade length: 6.5 inches (165mm)
Steel: AUS10 high-carbon stainless steel, 3-layer clad construction
Hardness: 59-60 HRC
Blade finish: Clad wave pattern near the edge
Edge: 50/50 double bevel, sharpened and finished in-house by Suncraft
Handle: Brown pakkawood (resin-laminated wood); stainless steel bolster
Made in: Seki, Japan

Senzo Clad Knives

Knife	Blade	Best for
Paring Knife	3.5 in. (90mm)	Peeling, trimming
Petty Knife	5.9 in. (150mm)	Small prep, fruit
Santoku	6.5 in. (165mm)	All-purpose push cuts
Bunka Knife	6.5 in. (165mm)	Vegetables, tip work
Boning Knife	6.5 in. (165mm)	Poultry, trimming meat
Nakiri	6.7 in. (170mm)	Vegetables
Flexible Boning Knife	6.7 in. (170mm)	Fish, delicate trimming
Gyuto	8.3 in. (210mm)	All-purpose
Gyuto	9.4 in. (240mm)	Large boards, volume prep
Slicer	9.4 in. (240mm)	Roasts, brisket, fish

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. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Use a wood or soft plastic cutting board, keep the edge away from bones and frozen food, and maintain it on whetstones.

Additional Info

Blade Length (Inches)	6.5 in.
Blade Length (mm)	165 mm
Blade Width (inches)	No
Grind	50/50 Bevel
Steel Type	AUS10
Rockwell Hardness	58
Stainless	Yes
Handle Material	Pakkawood
Spine Thickness (mm)	No
Brand	Suncraft
Country of Manufacture	Japan
SKU	AS-12
Manufacturer's Part Number	AS-12
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$140.00

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