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Hitohira · Bunka (K-Tip All-Rounder)
Hitohira FJ Taihei VG-10 Bunka 180mm
listed price$269 USD
at Carbon Knife Co · United States
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Price comparison
Lowest listed price first · every store converted to USD
| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸Carbon Knife CoLowest listed price | $269 USD | Free US shipping over $100Ships to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇺🇸StrataOut of stock | $195 USDlast listed price | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US | View listing | |
🇨🇦Ai & Om KnivesOut of stock | $197 USDlast listed price · C$275 at the store · you pay in CAD | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇯🇵HitohiraOut of stock | $200 USDlast listed price · ¥31,650 at the store · you pay in JPY | Ships from Japan; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇨🇦StaySharpOut of stock | $222 USDlast listed price · C$310 at the store · you pay in CAD | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇳🇱KarasuOut of stock | $252 USDlast listed price · €225 at the store · you pay in EUR | Ships from the Netherlands; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇺🇸Bernal CutleryOut of stock | $258 USDlast listed price | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | View listing |
These are product prices as the stores listed them at the check date shown, not delivered totals: shipping, taxes and import fees depend on where you live, and stock can change after a check. Prices in other currencies are converted at the European Central Bank rate of 2 Nov 2026. Each price was matched to this exact version of the knife, listed as in stock, and checked within the last 48 hours. Out-of-stock rows show the store's last listed price; they don't count toward the lowest price or the price gap. How we check · Terms
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Specifications
- Maker
- Hitohira
- Made in
- Seki-Gifu, Japan
- Steel
- Mono VG-10
- Hardness
- 60 HRC
- Cladding
- none (mono-steel)
- Handle
- Japanese (wa)
- Blade length
- 180 mm
- Total length
- 310 mm
- Blade height at heel
- 49 mm
- Spine thickness
- 2.1 mm
- Weight
- 106 g
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Bunka knives of this 180mm length are a mid size that suits smaller boards and kitchens.
- It has a Japanese-style (wa) handle: a handle without a metal bolster, set into the blade with a hidden tang.
- VG-10 is a stainless steel, which resists rust better than carbon steel.
- It is double-bevel (sharpened on both sides), so it works for left- and right-handed cooks.
Limits to know
- Like any hard Japanese blade, keep it off bones, frozen food and glass or stone boards.
Written from this knife's catalog record (steel, handle, length, grind). Knife Fit has not tested it; see how we work.
Good to know for beginners
A bunka is a compact all-rounder with a pointed k-tip for fine work, made for push-cutting. VG-10 is stainless: it resists rust better than carbon steel, which makes it an easy choice for everyday cooking. The Japanese wa handle is light and puts the balance toward the blade.
In the glossary: Bunka · VG-10 · Japanese handle
Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.