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Nigara Hamono · Bunka (K-Tip All-Rounder)
Nigara Hamono Tsuchime Damascus VG-10 Bunka 175mm
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Price comparison
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Price gap $59 USD: Knives and Stones lists it for less than the dearest of 2 stores. Product prices only; shipping and taxes are extra.
| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇦🇺Knives and StonesLowest listed price | $138 USDA$196 at the store · you pay in AUD | Ships from Australia; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇨🇦SHARP Shop | $197 USDC$275 at the store · you pay in CAD | Free shipping in Canada over $150 CAD and to the US over $200 USDShips to US, CA | Go to store |
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Average listed price across all stores, one point per month, in USD
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Specifications
- Maker
- Nigara Hamono
- Blacksmith
- Tsuyoshi Yoshizawa
- Made in
- Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture
- Steel
- VG-10
- Cladding
- none
- Finish
- Damascus, Tsuchime
- Handle
- Japanese (wa)
- Blade length
- 175 mm
- Total length
- 315 mm
- Blade height at heel
- 49 mm
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Bunka knives of this 175mm 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 flat, compact all-rounder with a sharp angled tip for detail work. VG-10 is stainless, so it shrugs off a wet board. 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.