AlbaBunka Knife 8"
- Blade length
- 8" (21 cm)
- Steel
- 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish
- Hardness
- 56-58 HRC
- Handle
- Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape
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The 8-inch Alba bunka pairs a tall 59 mm blade with a strongly angled tip: it slices vegetables flat, cuts meat and scores with precision. At 157 g (5.5 oz) it is the most substantial all-rounder in the series. Hammered 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, octagonal light maple handle with an amber ferrule.
The bunka is a versatile Japanese-style knife, a cousin of the santoku, recognizable by its angled tip. Its tall, fairly flat blade slices vegetables, meat and fish, and the tip handles fine work: mincing a shallot, scoring skin. Compact and precise, it makes an excellent everyday knife. Japanese-style blade, thin and hard.
Blade and Handle
The Alba Bunka Knife 8" has a 7Cr17MoV stainless steel blade, hardened to 56-58 HRC, with a hammered finish near the spine and a polished edge sharpened to 15-20° per side. This slightly wider angle gives a sturdy edge that is easy to maintain on a honing rod or whetstone. The octagonal Japanese-style handle is light maple with an amber resin ferrule; its symmetrical shape suits right- and left-handers alike. The maple grain changes from piece to piece.
Shipping and Returns
Damascus Knife ships free with tracking across the United States: 1 to 3 business days to prepare, then 8 to 14 business days in transit, import duties included. You have 30 days after delivery to return your order.
See also: Alba Maple Handle Kitchen Knives
In the kitchen
Our knives at work
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Fig. 01 · Bunka Knife 8"
Specs
The blade, by the numbers
| Steel | 7Cr17MoV stainless steel, hammered finish |
|---|---|
| Hardness | 56-58 HRC |
| Blade length | 8" (21 cm) |
| Overall length | 14.3 in (36.2 cm) |
| Blade height | 59 mm |
| Spine thickness | 2 mm |
| Handle | Light maple, amber resin ferrule, octagonal Japanese-style shape |
| Weight | 5.5 oz (157 g) |
| Edge | Double bevel |
| SKU | CD-AL-BUNK21 |
Care
3 habits, years of sharp
Hand-wash it
Warm water, a drop of dish soap. Never the dishwasher.
Dry it right away
One towel, ten seconds. Never leave it in the sink.
Sharpen on a stone
1000 grit rebuilds the edge. Low, steady angle.
Questions
Before you buy
What is the difference between a bunka and a santoku?
Both are versatile, with a tall, flat blade. The bunka has a more pronounced angled tip for fine cuts and scoring; the santoku tip curves down.
Can a bunka replace a chef knife?
For most prep, yes. A chef knife is still better for rocking cuts and very large pieces.
Is the maple handle water resistant?
Maple is a dense wood, but still wood: rinse and dry the knife right away, never soak it and never use the dishwasher. A drop of food-safe oil now and then keeps the wood looking good.
