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Suncraft

Bunka Black Damascus 165mm (6.5") [Saya Included]

230,00€

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✔︎ No import fees & duties - worldwide
✔︎ All taxes included
✔︎ Express worldwide shipping
✔︎ 30-day return policy

Bunka Black Damascus is the second knife we designed. We've learned many intricate little details about Japanese knives and the people who love using them, so designing a new knife felt like a natural progression for us. Handing over our new knife idea to a skilled Japanese blacksmith was a no brainer - nothing can beat the centuries-old experience of forging swords and knives, so Bunka Black Damascus, like all knives in our shop, is made in Japan.

Bunka Black Damascus embodies all of our knowledge and years of experience presenting Japanese kitchen knives to knife lovers around the world. She already has a special place in our kitchen (and in our hearts 😍), and we hope it will soon find a special place in your kitchen too.

BLADE SHAPE:
Bunka Black Damascus is a multi-purpose knife, suitable for cutting veggies, meat and fish. Primarily designed for use in home kitchens, although we are sure it will be wielded by many professional chefs that want to have a shorter, more agile multi-purpose knife at hand.

STEEL:
VG-10 (V for Vanadium, G for "gold" as in "gold standard") is made by Takefu Special Steel Company, a relatively small steel company that around 60 years ago managed to find just the right balance of different elements to create the most popular Japanese knife making steel today. VG-10 steel is stainless steel with relatively high Carbon (C) content (1%), 15% Chromium (Cr), 1% Molybdenum (Mo), 0.3% Vanadium (V)  and 1.5% Cobalt (Co). The combination of Cr, Mo, and V forms a lot of hard carbides, making the steel abrasion resistant which translates to long-lasting, smooth sharpness. Heat treated to the hardness of 60-61 HRC.

LAMINATION:
The excellent VG-10 steel with the hardness of 60-61 HRC is clad into 32 layers of softer stainless steel (san-mai damascus).

BLADE FINISH:
Bunka Black Damascus features a 165mm (6.5") long blade, clad in what is called Black Damascus. A 33-layered Damascus cladding means every piece has a unique pattern on the blade, making every knife one-of-a-kind. 

GEOMETRY:
It has a double bevel (50/50 symmetrical) blade. The extremely thin profile of the blade (spine thickness at 1.8mm) and hard Japanese steel will deliver a smooth and long-lasting sharpness. 

HANDLE:
The handle attached to the knife followed the same logic as the blade - universal and easy to maintain. A beautiful, dark brown, octagonal-shaped Pakka wood handle sits well in your hands regardless if you are left- or right-handed. Pakka wood is a mixture of laminated wood and epoxy resin which is highly durable and will not get stained easily.

ABOUT THE BLACKSMITH:
Suncraft is a family company spanning four generations and specializing in the production of kitchen tools. The smithy was founded in 1948 and is located in a thriving manufacturing area of Seki in Gifu prefecture, where steelwork dates back to the times of the Samurai warriors.

CUSTOM SAYA:
We also made a custom-fit saya (knife sheath) which is included in the priceSayas are hand-made from walnut wood, so the pattern and colors are slightly different with every piece, as it can be seen on the photos.

Blade shape: Bunka

Steel type: VG-10

Blade construction: San-mai / full hamaguri convex / damask

Hardness (HRC scale): 60-61

Overall length: 300mm (11.8")

Blade length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade height: 45mm (1.8")

Spine thickness: 1.8mm (0.07")

Weight: 150g (5.3 oz)

Handle length: 125mm (4.9")

Handle type / wood: Japanese / Pakka wood

Kanji on the blade: "Senzo" 仙蔵

Blacksmith: Suncraft

Location of the smithy: Seki / Gifu Prefecture / Japan

☝️ Japanese kitchen knives in our store are handmade from natural materials. Slight variations in color, texture, weight and other dimensions are possible. We try to give a good photographic representation of our products, however computer screen resolution and colors do vary, so products might not look exactly as they are seen on screen.

Blade wear depends on the quality of steel, usage and maintenance of the blade. Japanese knives are made of high-quality steels. Follow these tips to keep your Japanese knife in top-notch shape:

✔ Use a wooden, plastic or rubber cutting board.
✔ After use, wash the knives and wipe them dry.
✔ For storage, use a knife holder or a protective knife sheath (saya).
✔ A good cutting technique is your best bet to prolong sharpness.
✔ Use sharpening stones to sharpen the knife.

❗️Don’t leave the knife in the sink. Wash it by hand.
❗️Don’t wash the knife in the dishwasher.
❗️Don’t use the knife on glass, ceramics, marble or steel surfaces.
❗️Don’t scrape the food off the cutting board with the edge of the blade. Use the spine of the knife instead.
❗️Knife is a tool intended for specific use - cutting food. It is not a can opener, screwdriver, trowel, wire cutter, hammer etc.

→ For more details, read our guide
on
Maintenance of Kitchen Knives.

🤙 Contact us if you need some help. We reply within 1 business day.

SHIPPING RATES:
- €10
- flat worldwide rate with DHL Express (express delivery, 2-5 business days).
- FREE - all orders over €300 (DHL Express).

EXCEPTIONS:
- United Kingdom
- shipping to UK costs €15. All orders are shipped with UPS Express (2-3 business days). Free shipping on orders over €300.
- Russia (currently not available) - shipping to Russia costs €40. All orders are shipped with EMS postal service.

DUTIES AND IMPORT TAXES:
We ship all orders DDP (duties & taxes paid). This means you will not be charged for any import fees and taxes (including VAT). All our prices are final. The price you see at checkout is the final price, no hidden costs.

DELIVERY TIME:
- Europe:
1-2 business days
- US & Canada: 2-4 business days
- Rest of the World: 3-5 business days

RETURNS:
Our return policy lasts 30 days. If more than 30 days have gone by since the day you received your order, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

→ Read our SHIPPING & RETURNS policy for more info. We strive to solve any issues fast and with as little hassle for you. If you have some additional questions, please contact us.

Customer Reviews

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K.S.
Very good quality

The most perfect knife i have bought ever!
I will recommend it to everyone because i don't use any other knife at home other than this one :)

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Miguel Ángel Jimenez Ballester
Perfect!

The shipment has arrived in Spain in 1 day. the knife is beautiful, very balanced, and the saya very well made. The sharpening is very good, it has not happened to me with other suncraft that even came with a burr, but this one is perfect

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Sabrina Gloning
Best knive ever

Everything Great, will Order some more soon.

Best regards, Patrick

Each knife comes with:

✔️ Instructions and knife care leaflet.
✔️ A preventive Band-Aid – the knives are very sharp! 😉
✔️ Original box from the blacksmith, which we wrap in an old Japanese newspaper sheet – so every knife is ready to be passed on as a gift as soon as it hits your doorstep!
✔️ We also offer a special gift wrapping option with the traditional Japanese washi paper.

Express Worldwide shipping

10€ flat rate with DHL Express.
Free on orders over 300€.

No Duties & Fees

We cover any import fees, worldwide.
All prices are final, tax included.

Easy Returns

Something not OK? You have 30 days to return it, no questions asked.

Attentive support

Get in touch, we usually respond within a few hours.

Customer Reviews

Based on 3 reviews
100%
(3)
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K.S.
Very good quality

The most perfect knife i have bought ever!
I will recommend it to everyone because i don't use any other knife at home other than this one :)

M
Miguel Ángel Jimenez Ballester
Perfect!

The shipment has arrived in Spain in 1 day. the knife is beautiful, very balanced, and the saya very well made. The sharpening is very good, it has not happened to me with other suncraft that even came with a burr, but this one is perfect

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Sabrina Gloning
Best knive ever

Everything Great, will Order some more soon.

Best regards, Patrick

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