The Best Bunka ... In My Opinion

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In this new mini series we're going to show off Gages favorite knives as well as his favorite budget pick. We're going to work through all the shapes, in this video the bunka!

Find the knives talked about in this video, and our other in currently in stock bunkas at the link below:

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[sonkekoster]

I own the Yu Kurosaki Shizuku Bunka (165mm with ebony handle and buffalo ferrule) and I really love it! Living at the Baltic sea I prefer stainless PM Steel over carbon! We have very humid climate and and a carbon blade will quickly gain a patina and need a lot more time to care for. Why not spending some more time at the whetstone - it's fun... and seldom required because of the great steel. The concave grind on the Shizuku is awesome. The cutting feel is unmatched.

[Apredator]

When you watch this video and you just bought this knife 😍 ... I can't wait for it to arrive.

[thecount]

I love the 180 petty from Mazaki. Gage is spot on with the patina! Mine needed a little refinement on the primary and secondary bevels but after that it’s become my small prep monster👹

[Persephono]

Hey guys, thanks for the great content, as always! Just got the Aogami Super version of Yu Kurosakis Bunka a few months back and, as you discribed, it is a phenomenal knife with an effortless cutting-feel. Keep up the good work and I would love to see some more sharpening videos in the future (e.g. with even more close up shots of the finished edge).

[brendanbell]

I just purchased a Kurosaki Bunka in Australia and I love it great knife to work with and amazing cutting experience.

[AJ-bypd]

I like the the style and finish of the knife, but like all of Takefu blacksmiths, I find the 165mm length a little small. My favorite bunka is the Shibata Kotetsu 180mm bunka.

[alaneisenberg]

From the time I saw it until it was in my hand I fell for this bunka. When I sliced my 1st test potato 🥔 it took my breath away. It was like slicing cream. I too have small hands and the handle is great for me. A razor on a stick! Fit and finish are superlative!
Btw, schmeckel is Yiddish for a dolt. Happy Slicing!

[fancyteef]

Editing is on point! Made burst out laughing

[saturdayshanks]

I got the Mazaki with the Kurouchi finish. Very much a fan.

[LumenMichaelOne]

Gage, these are all from last year. I think you should do these more often. Would like to know if a different knife has eclipsed your previous Fav(s). And your colleges too. I'd watch'emAll... 👍

[ericdyrhaug]

Wanted to see what your favorites are compared to my favorite. Turns out we have the same favorite! So obsessed with it I had it permanently engraved on my arm in tattoo form!

[Lixavian]

I have 2 Yu Kusosaki bunkas - Shizuku SG2 and Fujin AO Super. Both are great kinves, however you have to try Nigara Tsuchime Kurouchi SG2 bunka... the Matt Kurouchi finish, the Venge handle with black buffalo horn, the super thin edge and overall feel when using the knife are on another level..

[camerongunn]

Anime and knives. If you're not screaming as you cut....are you even cutting?
Great review.

[aimeeh]

Buying this knife would be a dream, I’m saving up for it now .

[TheHronar]

@Sharp Knife Shop You should check out Kyohei Shindo's Bunka. Wicked thin grind, Blue #2 with Kurouchi finish. Tokushu knives offer this knife for around $170 with a really gorgeous ebony handle and professionally sharpened or blanks for about $80. This awesome up-and-coming bladesmith deserves your attention!

[marcelobenetti]

Hello, i wish to know wich is the diference betwen bunka and kiritsuke ? thank you.

[emieloss]

The Yu Kurosaki one looks great. Would like to add a Yu Kurosaki to my collection one day. I have a Shibata Kotetsu 180mm Bunka in R2 steel. Which is pretty awesome as well :)

[Reza-nzre]

That is my favorite bunka too. I have one. Really thin and laser knife. You just need to beware what kind of knife you use

[erickzhou]

Wow, I really thought that the favorite bunka would be by kato-san

[agabla]

can i make a suggestion to add to the vidoes post a picture and spelling of the knives so they are easier to look for. love the videos