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Shibata · Bunka (K-Tip All-Rounder)
Shibata Kazan Arare R2/SG2 Bunka 170mm
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Price comparison
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Price gap $25 USD: Chubo Knives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸Chubo KnivesLowest listed price | $220 USD | Ships from Japan by FedEx; US duties prepaid; free shipping over $200 to the US and CanadaShips to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇺🇸Carbon Knife Co | $245 USD | Free US shipping over $100Ships to US, CA, IL | Go to store |
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 30 Oct 2026. Each price was matched to this exact version of the knife, listed as in stock, and checked within the last 48 hours. How we check · Terms
Average price
Average listed price across all stores, one point per month, in USD
A new point is added on the 1st of each month.
Specifications
- Maker
- Kazan
- Made in
- Takefu, Fukui (forged); finished in Fukuyama
- Steel
- SG2
- Handle
- Japanese (wa)
- Blade length
- 170 mm
- Blade height at heel
- 45 mm
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Bunka knives of this 170mm 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.