Find my knifebetaBunka
文化A bunka is an all-purpose Japanese knife: a santoku variant with an angular, pointed tip for fine work, typically 165–180 mm.
Price guide
Typical price (median across shops): ¥24,200
Number of the 6 Tokyo shops with official online stores that list a Bunka in each range (retrieved 2026-11-15).
Shops that carry it
Range checked on official site (2026-11-14)
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More details
- Best for
- Small kitchens, fine tip work
- Length
- 165–180 mm
- Edge
- Double bevel
- Steel
- Either
- Care
- Easy–mediumguide
- Price
- From about $90 (HD)
A santoku variant with an angular tip for fine work
In Japan, the everyday all-purpose knife is the santoku. The gyuto is the Western chef's knife, also used for almost everything.
Sources: Wikipedia (Santoku / 包丁 / 牛刀 / Chef's knife)
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Common questions
What is a bunka?
A bunka is an all-purpose Japanese knife: a santoku variant with an angular, pointed tip for fine work, typically 165–180 mm.
What size is a Bunka?
Typically 165–180 mm.
Is a Bunka single or double bevel?
Double bevel.
How much does a Bunka cost?
From about $90 (HD)
Where can I buy a Bunka in Tokyo?
This page lists specialist Tokyo shops in our provisional ranking. The method is published.
Updated: 2026-11-15
