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Matsubara · Bunka (K-Tip All-Rounder)
Matsubara Damascus R2/SG2 Bunka 178mm
listed price$499 USD
at Cutlery and More · United States
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Price comparison
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🇺🇸Cutlery and MoreLowest listed price | $499 USD | Free US shipping over $99Ships to US, CA | Go to store |
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Specifications
- Maker
- Matsubara
- Blacksmith
- Katsuto Tanaka
- Steel
- SG2
- Finish
- Damascus
- Handle
- Japanese (wa)
- Blade length
- 178 mm
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Bunka knives of this 178mm 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.
- R2/SG2 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. R2/SG2 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 · R2/SG2 · 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.